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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,962.55, 1,175,149.52 and 531,268.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,962.55, 1,175,149.52 and 531,268.37 is: 796,364.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,962.55 : 1,175,149.52 = 531,268.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,962.55/1,175,149.52 = 531,268.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,962.55x = 1,175,149.52 × 531,268.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,962.55x = 624,319,767,863.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,319,767,863.66/783,962.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,364.28

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