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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,291.36, 1,171,982.80 and 301,521.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,291.36, 1,171,982.80 and 301,521.68 is: 452,300.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,291.36 : 1,171,982.80 = 301,521.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,291.36/1,171,982.80 = 301,521.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,291.36x = 1,171,982.80 × 301,521.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,291.36x = 353,378,222,787.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,378,222,787.10/781,291.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,300.18

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