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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,387.28, 1,170,564.34 and 575,848.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,387.28, 1,170,564.34 and 575,848.65 is: 862,655.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,387.28 : 1,170,564.34 = 575,848.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,387.28/1,170,564.34 = 575,848.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,387.28x = 1,170,564.34 × 575,848.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,387.28x = 674,067,894,927.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,067,894,927.14/781,387.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,655.32

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