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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,132.35, 1,174,529.33 and 277,709.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,132.35, 1,174,529.33 and 277,709.81 is: 416,504.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,132.35 : 1,174,529.33 = 277,709.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,132.35/1,174,529.33 = 277,709.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,132.35x = 1,174,529.33 × 277,709.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,132.35x = 326,178,309,812.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,178,309,812.53/783,132.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,504.71

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