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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,628.08, 1,171,335.72 and 307,652.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,628.08, 1,171,335.72 and 307,652.40 is: 461,633.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,628.08 : 1,171,335.72 = 307,652.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,628.08/1,171,335.72 = 307,652.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,628.08x = 1,171,335.72 × 307,652.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,628.08x = 360,364,245,463.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,364,245,463.73/780,628.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,633.72

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