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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,142.23, 1,174,826 and 297,003.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,142.23, 1,174,826 and 297,003.34 is: 445,547.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,142.23 : 1,174,826 = 297,003.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,142.23/1,174,826 = 297,003.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,142.23x = 1,174,826 × 297,003.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,142.23x = 348,927,245,918.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,927,245,918.84/783,142.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,547.73

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