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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,983.72, 1,171,501.35 and 268,643.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,983.72, 1,171,501.35 and 268,643.71 is: 402,974.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,983.72 : 1,171,501.35 = 268,643.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,983.72/1,171,501.35 = 268,643.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,983.72x = 1,171,501.35 × 268,643.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,983.72x = 314,716,474,952.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,716,474,952.50/780,983.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,974.43

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