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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,177.80, 1,176,266.70 and 468,472.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,177.80, 1,176,266.70 and 468,472.20 is: 702,708.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,177.80 : 1,176,266.70 = 468,472.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,177.80/1,176,266.70 = 468,472.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,177.80x = 1,176,266.70 × 468,472.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,177.80x = 551,048,248,735.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,048,248,735.74/784,177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,708.30

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