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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,535.48, 1,175,303.12 and 517,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,535.48, 1,175,303.12 and 517,233.60 is: 775,850.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,535.48 : 1,175,303.12 = 517,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,535.48/1,175,303.12 = 517,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,535.48x = 1,175,303.12 × 517,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,535.48x = 607,906,261,262.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,906,261,262.66/783,535.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,850.33

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