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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,577.72, 1,171,754.12 and 308,617.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,577.72, 1,171,754.12 and 308,617.10 is: 462,683.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,577.72 : 1,171,754.12 = 308,617.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,577.72/1,171,754.12 = 308,617.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,577.72x = 1,171,754.12 × 308,617.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,577.72x = 361,623,358,427.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,623,358,427.45/781,577.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,683.81

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