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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,042.80, 1,174,564.20 and 468,114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,042.80, 1,174,564.20 and 468,114.80 is: 702,172.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,042.80 : 1,174,564.20 = 468,114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,042.80/1,174,564.20 = 468,114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,042.80x = 1,174,564.20 × 468,114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,042.80x = 549,830,885,570.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,830,885,570.16/783,042.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,172.20

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