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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,560.04, 1,171,026.42 and 248,082.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,560.04, 1,171,026.42 and 248,082.04 is: 372,182.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,560.04 : 1,171,026.42 = 248,082.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,560.04/1,171,026.42 = 248,082.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,560.04x = 1,171,026.42 × 248,082.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,560.04x = 290,510,623,700.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,510,623,700.97/780,560.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,182.29

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