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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,493.20, 1,175,239.80 and 534,661.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,493.20, 1,175,239.80 and 534,661.20 is: 801,991.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,493.20 : 1,175,239.80 = 534,661.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,493.20/1,175,239.80 = 534,661.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,493.20x = 1,175,239.80 × 534,661.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,493.20x = 628,355,121,755.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,355,121,755.76/783,493.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,991.80

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