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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,650.95, 1,172,101.91 and 381,823.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,650.95, 1,172,101.91 and 381,823.61 is: 572,552.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,650.95 : 1,172,101.91 = 381,823.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,650.95/1,172,101.91 = 381,823.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,650.95x = 1,172,101.91 × 381,823.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,650.95x = 447,536,183,585.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,536,183,585.23/781,650.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,552.47

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