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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,179.02, 1,171,898.39 and 268,823.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,179.02, 1,171,898.39 and 268,823.70 is: 403,280.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,179.02 : 1,171,898.39 = 268,823.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,179.02/1,171,898.39 = 268,823.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,179.02x = 1,171,898.39 × 268,823.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,179.02x = 315,034,060,887.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,034,060,887.81/781,179.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,280.24

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