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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,217.92, 1,177,833.02 and 430,038.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,217.92, 1,177,833.02 and 430,038.18 is: 645,060.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,217.92 : 1,177,833.02 = 430,038.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,217.92/1,177,833.02 = 430,038.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,217.92x = 1,177,833.02 × 430,038.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,217.92x = 506,513,168,264.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,513,168,264.70/785,217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,060.63

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