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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,737.83, 1,175,606.74 and 385,157.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,737.83, 1,175,606.74 and 385,157.08 is: 577,735.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,737.83 : 1,175,606.74 = 385,157.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,737.83/1,175,606.74 = 385,157.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,737.83x = 1,175,606.74 × 385,157.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,737.83x = 452,793,253,328.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,793,253,328.69/783,737.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,735.61

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