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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,173.78, 1,121,199.62 and 578,906.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,173.78, 1,121,199.62 and 578,906.15 is: 867,538.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,173.78 : 1,121,199.62 = 578,906.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,173.78/1,121,199.62 = 578,906.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,173.78x = 1,121,199.62 × 578,906.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,173.78x = 649,069,346,895.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,069,346,895.13/748,173.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867,538.22

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