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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,151.28, 1,175,417.74 and 329,006.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,151.28, 1,175,417.74 and 329,006.82 is: 493,170.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,151.28 : 1,175,417.74 = 329,006.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,151.28/1,175,417.74 = 329,006.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,151.28x = 1,175,417.74 × 329,006.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,151.28x = 386,720,451,163.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,720,451,163.95/784,151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,170.72

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