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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,229.76, 1,173,344.64 and 427,050.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,229.76, 1,173,344.64 and 427,050.02 is: 640,575.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,229.76 : 1,173,344.64 = 427,050.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,229.76/1,173,344.64 = 427,050.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,229.76x = 1,173,344.64 × 427,050.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,229.76x = 501,076,853,310.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,076,853,310.82/782,229.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,575.03

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