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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,214.94, 1,178,408.64 and 583,277.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,214.94, 1,178,408.64 and 583,277.35 is: 875,351.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,214.94 : 1,178,408.64 = 583,277.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,214.94/1,178,408.64 = 583,277.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,214.94x = 1,178,408.64 × 583,277.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,214.94x = 687,339,068,756.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,339,068,756.30/785,214.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875,351.49

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