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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,139.70, 1,174,709.55 and 409,114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,139.70, 1,174,709.55 and 409,114.10 is: 613,671.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,139.70 : 1,174,709.55 = 409,114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,139.70/1,174,709.55 = 409,114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,139.70x = 1,174,709.55 × 409,114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,139.70x = 480,590,240,309.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,590,240,309.66/783,139.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613,671.15

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