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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,176.48, 1,176,244.08 and 469,881.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,176.48, 1,176,244.08 and 469,881.76 is: 703,912.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,176.48 : 1,176,244.08 = 469,881.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,176.48/1,176,244.08 = 469,881.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,176.48x = 1,176,244.08 × 469,881.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,176.48x = 552,695,638,499.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,695,638,499.98/785,176.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,912.63

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