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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,291.04, 1,171,970.58 and 382,267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,291.04, 1,171,970.58 and 382,267.76 is: 573,418.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,291.04 : 1,171,970.58 = 382,267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,291.04/1,171,970.58 = 382,267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,291.04x = 1,171,970.58 × 382,267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,291.04x = 448,006,568,402.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,006,568,402.50/781,291.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,418.29

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