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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,110.30, 1,174,665.45 and 468,182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,110.30, 1,174,665.45 and 468,182.30 is: 702,273.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,110.30 : 1,174,665.45 = 468,182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,110.30/1,174,665.45 = 468,182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,110.30x = 1,174,665.45 × 468,182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,110.30x = 549,957,572,111.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,957,572,111.54/783,110.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,273.45

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