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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,898.92, 1,171,639.96 and 307,914

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,898.92, 1,171,639.96 and 307,914 is: 461,985.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,898.92 : 1,171,639.96 = 307,914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,898.92/1,171,639.96 = 307,914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,898.92x = 1,171,639.96 × 307,914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,898.92x = 360,764,346,643.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,764,346,643.44/780,898.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,985.97

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