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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,095.78, 1,173,587.42 and 422,261.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,095.78, 1,173,587.42 and 422,261.81 is: 633,632.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,095.78 : 1,173,587.42 = 422,261.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,095.78/1,173,587.42 = 422,261.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,095.78x = 1,173,587.42 × 422,261.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,095.78x = 495,561,148,162.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,561,148,162.43/782,095.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,632.30

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