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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,452.58, 1,170,662.47 and 359,728.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,452.58, 1,170,662.47 and 359,728.46 is: 539,585.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,452.58 : 1,170,662.47 = 359,728.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,452.58/1,170,662.47 = 359,728.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,452.58x = 1,170,662.47 × 359,728.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,452.58x = 421,120,607,173.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,120,607,173.72/780,452.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,585.13

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