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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,219.92, 1,177,836.02 and 430,040.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,219.92, 1,177,836.02 and 430,040.18 is: 645,063.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,219.92 : 1,177,836.02 = 430,040.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,219.92/1,177,836.02 = 430,040.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,219.92x = 1,177,836.02 × 430,040.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,219.92x = 506,516,814,051.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,516,814,051.28/785,219.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,063.63

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