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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,925.83, 1,172,985.33 and 276,382.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,925.83, 1,172,985.33 and 276,382.56 is: 414,607.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,925.83 : 1,172,985.33 = 276,382.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,925.83/1,172,985.33 = 276,382.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,925.83x = 1,172,985.33 × 276,382.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,925.83x = 324,192,688,347.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,192,688,347.85/781,925.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,607.98

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