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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,548.66, 1,081,452.23 and 508,247.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,548.66, 1,081,452.23 and 508,247.69 is: 701,482.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,548.66 : 1,081,452.23 = 508,247.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,548.66/1,081,452.23 = 508,247.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,548.66x = 1,081,452.23 × 508,247.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,548.66x = 549,645,589,794.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,645,589,794.35/783,548.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,482.40

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