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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,252.27, 1,175,862.15 and 517,198.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,252.27, 1,175,862.15 and 517,198.51 is: 775,457.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,252.27 : 1,175,862.15 = 517,198.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,252.27/1,175,862.15 = 517,198.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,252.27x = 1,175,862.15 × 517,198.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,252.27x = 608,154,146,066.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,154,146,066.09/784,252.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,457.30

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