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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,575.82, 1,175,298.09 and 554,925.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,575.82, 1,175,298.09 and 554,925.78 is: 832,342.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,575.82 : 1,175,298.09 = 554,925.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,575.82/1,175,298.09 = 554,925.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,575.82x = 1,175,298.09 × 554,925.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,575.82x = 652,203,209,325.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,203,209,325.76/783,575.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,342.18

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