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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,715.80, 1,175,573.70 and 468,010.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,715.80, 1,175,573.70 and 468,010.20 is: 702,015.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,715.80 : 1,175,573.70 = 468,010.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,715.80/1,175,573.70 = 468,010.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,715.80x = 1,175,573.70 × 468,010.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,715.80x = 550,180,482,451.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,180,482,451.74/783,715.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,015.30

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