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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775,985.69, 1,162,296.18 and 375,787.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775,985.69, 1,162,296.18 and 375,787.24 is: 562,866.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775,985.69 : 1,162,296.18 = 375,787.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775,985.69/1,162,296.18 = 375,787.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775,985.69x = 1,162,296.18 × 375,787.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775,985.69x = 436,776,070,639.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,776,070,639.00/775,985.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,866.14

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