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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,788.62, 1,173,812.84 and 303,241.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,788.62, 1,173,812.84 and 303,241.03 is: 454,718.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,788.62 : 1,173,812.84 = 303,241.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,788.62/1,173,812.84 = 303,241.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,788.62x = 1,173,812.84 × 303,241.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,788.62x = 355,948,207,243.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,948,207,243.56/782,788.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,718.17

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