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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,471.06, 1,175,206.98 and 517,169.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,471.06, 1,175,206.98 and 517,169.34 is: 775,754.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,471.06 : 1,175,206.98 = 517,169.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,471.06/1,175,206.98 = 517,169.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,471.06x = 1,175,206.98 × 517,169.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,471.06x = 607,781,018,209.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,781,018,209.99/783,471.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,754.27

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