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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,729.70, 1,175,594.55 and 409,867.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,729.70, 1,175,594.55 and 409,867.30 is: 614,800.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,729.70 : 1,175,594.55 = 409,867.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,729.70/1,175,594.55 = 409,867.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,729.70x = 1,175,594.55 × 409,867.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,729.70x = 481,837,764,103.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,837,764,103.22/783,729.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614,800.95

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