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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,849.26, 1,172,995.92 and 403,047.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,849.26, 1,172,995.92 and 403,047.72 is: 604,686.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,849.26 : 1,172,995.92 = 403,047.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,849.26/1,172,995.92 = 403,047.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,849.26x = 1,172,995.92 × 403,047.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,849.26x = 472,773,331,125.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,773,331,125.30/781,849.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,686.04

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