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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,447.10, 1,170,670.65 and 500,511.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,447.10, 1,170,670.65 and 500,511.10 is: 750,766.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,447.10 : 1,170,670.65 = 500,511.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,447.10/1,170,670.65 = 500,511.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,447.10x = 1,170,670.65 × 500,511.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,447.10x = 585,933,654,769.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,933,654,769.22/780,447.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,766.65

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