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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,287.36, 1,171,976.81 and 301,517.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,287.36, 1,171,976.81 and 301,517.67 is: 452,294.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,287.36 : 1,171,976.81 = 301,517.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,287.36/1,171,976.81 = 301,517.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,287.36x = 1,171,976.81 × 301,517.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,287.36x = 353,371,715,537.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,371,715,537.64/781,287.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,294.17

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