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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,263.67, 1,173,889.10 and 332,983.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,263.67, 1,173,889.10 and 332,983.81 is: 499,685.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,263.67 : 1,173,889.10 = 332,983.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,263.67/1,173,889.10 = 332,983.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,263.67x = 1,173,889.10 × 332,983.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,263.67x = 390,886,059,166.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,886,059,166.03/782,263.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,685.81

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