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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,997.60, 1,175,996.40 and 504,061.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,997.60, 1,175,996.40 and 504,061.60 is: 756,092.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,997.60 : 1,175,996.40 = 504,061.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,997.60/1,175,996.40 = 504,061.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,997.60x = 1,175,996.40 × 504,061.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,997.60x = 592,774,626,978.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,774,626,978.24/783,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,092.40

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