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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,218.92, 1,177,834.52 and 430,039.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,218.92, 1,177,834.52 and 430,039.18 is: 645,062.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,218.92 : 1,177,834.52 = 430,039.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,218.92/1,177,834.52 = 430,039.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,218.92x = 1,177,834.52 × 430,039.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,218.92x = 506,514,991,156.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,514,991,156.49/785,218.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,062.13

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