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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,972.36, 1,170,121.22 and 426,235.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,972.36, 1,170,121.22 and 426,235.29 is: 638,623.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,972.36 : 1,170,121.22 = 426,235.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,972.36/1,170,121.22 = 426,235.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,972.36x = 1,170,121.22 × 426,235.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,972.36x = 498,746,951,691.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,746,951,691.25/780,972.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,623.06

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