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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,095.41, 1,173,586.86 and 422,261.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,095.41, 1,173,586.86 and 422,261.44 is: 633,631.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,095.41 : 1,173,586.86 = 422,261.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,095.41/1,173,586.86 = 422,261.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,095.41x = 1,173,586.86 × 422,261.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,095.41x = 495,560,477,468.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,560,477,468.68/782,095.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,631.74

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