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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,199.36, 1,175,473.98 and 484,713.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,199.36, 1,175,473.98 and 484,713.77 is: 725,635.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,199.36 : 1,175,473.98 = 484,713.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,199.36/1,175,473.98 = 484,713.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,199.36x = 1,175,473.98 × 484,713.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,199.36x = 569,768,418,505.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,768,418,505.34/785,199.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,635.36

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