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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,010.04, 1,170,177.60 and 426,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,010.04, 1,170,177.60 and 426,273 is: 638,679.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,010.04 : 1,170,177.60 = 426,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,010.04/1,170,177.60 = 426,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,010.04x = 1,170,177.60 × 426,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,010.04x = 498,815,116,084.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,815,116,084.80/781,010.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,679.52

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