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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,032.69, 1,175,908.74 and 207,659.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,032.69, 1,175,908.74 and 207,659.91 is: 311,452.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,032.69 : 1,175,908.74 = 207,659.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,032.69/1,175,908.74 = 207,659.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,032.69x = 1,175,908.74 × 207,659.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,032.69x = 244,189,103,116.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,189,103,116.61/784,032.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,452.71

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