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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,490.93, 1,170,719.73 and 359,766.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,490.93, 1,170,719.73 and 359,766.81 is: 539,642.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,490.93 : 1,170,719.73 = 359,766.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,490.93/1,170,719.73 = 359,766.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,490.93x = 1,170,719.73 × 359,766.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,490.93x = 421,186,102,666.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,186,102,666.16/780,490.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,642.53

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