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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,004.60, 1,177,674.30 and 448,206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,004.60, 1,177,674.30 and 448,206.60 is: 672,405.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,004.60 : 1,177,674.30 = 448,206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,004.60/1,177,674.30 = 448,206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,004.60x = 1,177,674.30 × 448,206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,004.60x = 527,841,393,910.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,841,393,910.38/785,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,405.48

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