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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,388.28, 1,170,565.84 and 575,849.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,388.28, 1,170,565.84 and 575,849.65 is: 862,656.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,388.28 : 1,170,565.84 = 575,849.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,388.28/1,170,565.84 = 575,849.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,388.28x = 1,170,565.84 × 575,849.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,388.28x = 674,069,929,265.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,069,929,265.96/781,388.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862,656.82

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