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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,725.96, 1,171,792.32 and 332,160.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,725.96, 1,171,792.32 and 332,160.17 is: 497,901.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,725.96 : 1,171,792.32 = 332,160.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,725.96/1,171,792.32 = 332,160.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,725.96x = 1,171,792.32 × 332,160.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,725.96x = 389,222,730,356.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,222,730,356.93/781,725.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,901.76

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