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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,351.11, 1,172,072.04 and 301,581.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,351.11, 1,172,072.04 and 301,581.63 is: 452,389.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,351.11 : 1,172,072.04 = 301,581.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,351.11/1,172,072.04 = 301,581.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,351.11x = 1,172,072.04 × 301,581.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,351.11x = 353,475,396,300.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,475,396,300.63/781,351.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,389.96

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