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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,417.09, 1,178,137.49 and 299,126.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,417.09, 1,178,137.49 and 299,126.16 is: 448,693.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,417.09 : 1,178,137.49 = 299,126.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,417.09/1,178,137.49 = 299,126.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,417.09x = 1,178,137.49 × 299,126.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,417.09x = 352,411,741,840.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,411,741,840.11/785,417.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,693.75

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