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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,792.15, 1,136,148.71 and 578,016.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,792.15, 1,136,148.71 and 578,016.48 is: 865,471.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,792.15 : 1,136,148.71 = 578,016.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,792.15/1,136,148.71 = 578,016.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,792.15x = 1,136,148.71 × 578,016.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,792.15x = 656,712,675,220.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,712,675,220.66/758,792.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,471.10

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