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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,574.82, 1,175,296.59 and 554,924.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,574.82, 1,175,296.59 and 554,924.78 is: 832,340.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,574.82 : 1,175,296.59 = 554,924.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,574.82/1,175,296.59 = 554,924.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,574.82x = 1,175,296.59 × 554,924.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,574.82x = 652,201,195,764.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,201,195,764.02/783,574.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,340.68

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