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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,591.60, 1,175,338.08 and 467,810.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,591.60, 1,175,338.08 and 467,810.76 is: 701,686.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,591.60 : 1,175,338.08 = 467,810.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,591.60/1,175,338.08 = 467,810.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,591.60x = 1,175,338.08 × 467,810.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,591.60x = 549,835,800,461.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,835,800,461.74/783,591.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,686.70

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