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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,726.96, 1,171,793.82 and 332,161.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,726.96, 1,171,793.82 and 332,161.17 is: 497,903.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,726.96 : 1,171,793.82 = 332,161.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,726.96/1,171,793.82 = 332,161.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,726.96x = 1,171,793.82 × 332,161.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,726.96x = 389,224,406,249.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,224,406,249.97/781,726.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,903.27

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