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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,580.96, 1,171,759 and 308,620.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,580.96, 1,171,759 and 308,620.34 is: 462,688.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,580.96 : 1,171,759 = 308,620.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,580.96/1,171,759 = 308,620.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,580.96x = 1,171,759 × 308,620.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,580.96x = 361,628,660,978.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,628,660,978.06/781,580.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,688.68

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