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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,200.86, 1,175,476.23 and 484,715.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,200.86, 1,175,476.23 and 484,715.27 is: 725,637.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,200.86 : 1,175,476.23 = 484,715.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,200.86/1,175,476.23 = 484,715.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,200.86x = 1,175,476.23 × 484,715.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,200.86x = 569,771,281,141.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,771,281,141.72/785,200.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,637.62

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