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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,628.60, 1,174,468.98 and 277,187.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,628.60, 1,174,468.98 and 277,187.76 is: 415,967.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,628.60 : 1,174,468.98 = 277,187.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,628.60/1,174,468.98 = 277,187.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,628.60x = 1,174,468.98 × 277,187.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,628.60x = 325,548,425,755.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,548,425,755.69/782,628.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,967.96

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