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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,341.40, 1,174,289.70 and 383,432.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,341.40, 1,174,289.70 and 383,432.60 is: 575,530.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,341.40 : 1,174,289.70 = 383,432.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,341.40/1,174,289.70 = 383,432.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,341.40x = 1,174,289.70 × 383,432.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,341.40x = 450,260,952,824.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,260,952,824.22/782,341.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575,530.01

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