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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,205.20, 1,174,807.80 and 363,301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,205.20, 1,174,807.80 and 363,301.20 is: 544,951.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,205.20 : 1,174,807.80 = 363,301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,205.20/1,174,807.80 = 363,301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,205.20x = 1,174,807.80 × 363,301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,205.20x = 426,809,083,509.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,809,083,509.36/783,205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,951.80

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