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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,073.80, 1,174,610.70 and 468,145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,073.80, 1,174,610.70 and 468,145.80 is: 702,218.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,073.80 : 1,174,610.70 = 468,145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,073.80/1,174,610.70 = 468,145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,073.80x = 1,174,610.70 × 468,145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,073.80x = 549,889,065,840.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,889,065,840.06/783,073.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,218.70

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