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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,778.46, 1,175,520.05 and 304,005.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,778.46, 1,175,520.05 and 304,005.34 is: 455,950.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,778.46 : 1,175,520.05 = 304,005.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,778.46/1,175,520.05 = 304,005.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,778.46x = 1,175,520.05 × 304,005.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,778.46x = 357,364,365,079.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,364,365,079.44/783,778.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,950.74

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