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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,251.10, 1,178,095.35 and 385,904.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,251.10, 1,178,095.35 and 385,904.90 is: 578,964.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,251.10 : 1,178,095.35 = 385,904.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,251.10/1,178,095.35 = 385,904.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,251.10x = 1,178,095.35 × 385,904.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,251.10x = 454,632,768,232.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,632,768,232.22/785,251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,964.83

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