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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,079.60, 1,176,409.80 and 584,458.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,079.60, 1,176,409.80 and 584,458.80 is: 875,787.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,079.60 : 1,176,409.80 = 584,458.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,079.60/1,176,409.80 = 584,458.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,079.60x = 1,176,409.80 × 584,458.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,079.60x = 687,563,060,016.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,563,060,016.24/785,079.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875,787.70

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