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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,237.66, 1,171,950.24 and 275,694.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,237.66, 1,171,950.24 and 275,694.25 is: 413,574.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,237.66 : 1,171,950.24 = 275,694.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,237.66/1,171,950.24 = 275,694.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,237.66x = 1,171,950.24 × 275,694.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,237.66x = 323,099,942,454.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,099,942,454.12/781,237.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,574.46

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