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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,502.88, 1,175,401.84 and 558,304.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,502.88, 1,175,401.84 and 558,304.66 is: 837,562.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,502.88 : 1,175,401.84 = 558,304.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,502.88/1,175,401.84 = 558,304.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,502.88x = 1,175,401.84 × 558,304.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,502.88x = 656,232,324,644.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,232,324,644.58/783,502.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837,562.11

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