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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,451.61, 1,175,346.60 and 243,697.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,451.61, 1,175,346.60 and 243,697.61 is: 365,599.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,451.61 : 1,175,346.60 = 243,697.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,451.61/1,175,346.60 = 243,697.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,451.61x = 1,175,346.60 × 243,697.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,451.61x = 286,429,157,341.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,429,157,341.63/783,451.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,599.04

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