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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,657.04, 1,174,511.76 and 277,216.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,657.04, 1,174,511.76 and 277,216.32 is: 416,010.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,657.04 : 1,174,511.76 = 277,216.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,657.04/1,174,511.76 = 277,216.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,657.04x = 1,174,511.76 × 277,216.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,657.04x = 325,593,827,903.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,593,827,903.92/782,657.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,010.86

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