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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,351.65, 1,179,299.25 and 306,472.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,351.65, 1,179,299.25 and 306,472.41 is: 459,619.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,351.65 : 1,179,299.25 = 306,472.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,351.65/1,179,299.25 = 306,472.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,351.65x = 1,179,299.25 × 306,472.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,351.65x = 361,422,683,258.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,422,683,258.69/786,351.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,619.67

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