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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,027.68, 1,175,901.26 and 207,654.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,027.68, 1,175,901.26 and 207,654.92 is: 311,445.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,027.68 : 1,175,901.26 = 207,654.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,027.68/1,175,901.26 = 207,654.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,027.68x = 1,175,901.26 × 207,654.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,027.68x = 244,181,682,073.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,181,682,073.20/784,027.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,445.23

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