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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,233.24, 1,178,436.06 and 583,295.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,233.24, 1,178,436.06 and 583,295.61 is: 875,378.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,233.24 : 1,178,436.06 = 583,295.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,233.24/1,178,436.06 = 583,295.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,233.24x = 1,178,436.06 × 583,295.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,233.24x = 687,376,584,882.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,376,584,882.83/785,233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875,378.87

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