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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,999.95, 1,175,999.93 and 535,167.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,999.95, 1,175,999.93 and 535,167.95 is: 802,751.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,999.95 : 1,175,999.93 = 535,167.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,999.95/1,175,999.93 = 535,167.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,999.95x = 1,175,999.93 × 535,167.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,999.95x = 629,357,469,062.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,357,469,062.40/783,999.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,751.93

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