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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,435.62, 1,172,177.73 and 269,095.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,435.62, 1,172,177.73 and 269,095.50 is: 403,651.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,435.62 : 1,172,177.73 = 269,095.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,435.62/1,172,177.73 = 269,095.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,435.62x = 1,172,177.73 × 269,095.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,435.62x = 315,427,752,343.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,427,752,343.22/781,435.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,651.62

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