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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,223.46, 1,171,537.90 and 275,690.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,223.46, 1,171,537.90 and 275,690.20 is: 413,430.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,223.46 : 1,171,537.90 = 275,690.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,223.46/1,171,537.90 = 275,690.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,223.46x = 1,171,537.90 × 275,690.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,223.46x = 322,981,517,958.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,981,517,958.58/781,223.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,430.39

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