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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,065.60, 1,176,388.80 and 584,444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,065.60, 1,176,388.80 and 584,444.80 is: 875,766.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,065.60 : 1,176,388.80 = 584,444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,065.60/1,176,388.80 = 584,444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,065.60x = 1,176,388.80 × 584,444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,065.60x = 687,534,316,938.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,534,316,938.24/785,065.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875,766.71

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