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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,408.46, 1,172,112.68 and 515,106.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,408.46, 1,172,112.68 and 515,106.70 is: 772,660.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,408.46 : 1,172,112.68 = 515,106.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,408.46/1,172,112.68 = 515,106.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,408.46x = 1,172,112.68 × 515,106.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,408.46x = 603,763,094,622.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,763,094,622.96/781,408.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772,660.04

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