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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,141.23, 1,174,824.50 and 297,002.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,141.23, 1,174,824.50 and 297,002.34 is: 445,546.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,141.23 : 1,174,824.50 = 297,002.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,141.23/1,174,824.50 = 297,002.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,141.23x = 1,174,824.50 × 297,002.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,141.23x = 348,925,625,218.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,925,625,218.08/783,141.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,546.23

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