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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,900.99, 1,175,968.32 and 278,419.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,900.99, 1,175,968.32 and 278,419.50 is: 417,670.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,900.99 : 1,175,968.32 = 278,419.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,900.99/1,175,968.32 = 278,419.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,900.99x = 1,175,968.32 × 278,419.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,900.99x = 327,412,511,670.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,412,511,670.24/783,900.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,670.75

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