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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,451.11, 1,175,345.85 and 243,697.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,451.11, 1,175,345.85 and 243,697.11 is: 365,598.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,451.11 : 1,175,345.85 = 243,697.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,451.11/1,175,345.85 = 243,697.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,451.11x = 1,175,345.85 × 243,697.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,451.11x = 286,428,386,895.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,428,386,895.49/783,451.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,598.29

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