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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,422.80, 1,178,134.20 and 386,125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,422.80, 1,178,134.20 and 386,125.20 is: 579,187.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,422.80 : 1,178,134.20 = 386,125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,422.80/1,178,134.20 = 386,125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,422.80x = 1,178,134.20 × 386,125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,422.80x = 454,907,303,601.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,907,303,601.84/785,422.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,187.80

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