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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,823.40, 1,177,235.10 and 385,720.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,823.40, 1,177,235.10 and 385,720.20 is: 578,580.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,823.40 : 1,177,235.10 = 385,720.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,823.40/1,177,235.10 = 385,720.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,823.40x = 1,177,235.10 × 385,720.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,823.40x = 454,083,358,219.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,083,358,219.02/784,823.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,580.30

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