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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,566.10, 1,175,737.95 and 310,266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,566.10, 1,175,737.95 and 310,266.90 is: 465,554.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,566.10 : 1,175,737.95 = 310,266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,566.10/1,175,737.95 = 310,266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,566.10x = 1,175,737.95 × 310,266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,566.10x = 364,792,568,958.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,792,568,958.86/783,566.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,554.30

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