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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,218.86, 1,175,503.14 and 484,733.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,218.86, 1,175,503.14 and 484,733.34 is: 725,664.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,218.86 : 1,175,503.14 = 484,733.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,218.86/1,175,503.14 = 484,733.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,218.86x = 1,175,503.14 × 484,733.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,218.86x = 569,805,563,232.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,805,563,232.69/785,218.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725,664.64

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