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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,003.60, 1,173,005.40 and 332,611.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,003.60, 1,173,005.40 and 332,611.55 is: 498,917.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,003.60 : 1,173,005.40 = 332,611.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,003.60/1,173,005.40 = 332,611.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,003.60x = 1,173,005.40 × 332,611.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,003.60x = 390,155,144,252.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,155,144,252.37/782,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,917.33

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