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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,117.60, 1,178,065.20 and 448,416.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,117.60, 1,178,065.20 and 448,416.80 is: 672,847.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,117.60 : 1,178,065.20 = 448,416.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,117.60/1,178,065.20 = 448,416.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,117.60x = 1,178,065.20 × 448,416.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,117.60x = 528,264,227,175.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,264,227,175.36/785,117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,847.26

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