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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,287.80, 1,174,692.48 and 541,681.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,287.80, 1,174,692.48 and 541,681.92 is: 812,357.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,287.80 : 1,174,692.48 = 541,681.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,287.80/1,174,692.48 = 541,681.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,287.80x = 1,174,692.48 × 541,681.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,287.80x = 636,309,677,975.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,309,677,975.96/783,287.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,357.45

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