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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,262.98, 1,178,244.39 and 411,198.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,262.98, 1,178,244.39 and 411,198.50 is: 616,980.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,262.98 : 1,178,244.39 = 411,198.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,262.98/1,178,244.39 = 411,198.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,262.98x = 1,178,244.39 × 411,198.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,262.98x = 484,492,325,801.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,492,325,801.42/785,262.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616,980.98

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