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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,207.12, 1,175,485.60 and 484,721.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,207.12, 1,175,485.60 and 484,721.52 is: 725,646.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,207.12 : 1,175,485.60 = 484,721.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,207.12/1,175,485.60 = 484,721.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,207.12x = 1,175,485.60 × 484,721.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,207.12x = 569,783,166,770.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,783,166,770.11/785,207.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,646.97

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