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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,647.69, 1,171,870.75 and 397,080.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,647.69, 1,171,870.75 and 397,080.37 is: 595,315.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,647.69 : 1,171,870.75 = 397,080.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,647.69/1,171,870.75 = 397,080.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,647.69x = 1,171,870.75 × 397,080.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,647.69x = 465,326,871,002.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,326,871,002.18/781,647.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,315.36

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