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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,228.91, 1,173,934.16 and 296,601.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,228.91, 1,173,934.16 and 296,601.72 is: 444,558.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,228.91 : 1,173,934.16 = 296,601.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,228.91/1,173,934.16 = 296,601.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,228.91x = 1,173,934.16 × 296,601.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,228.91x = 348,190,891,022.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,190,891,022.76/783,228.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,558.27

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