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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,448.92, 1,175,848.31 and 484,963.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,448.92, 1,175,848.31 and 484,963.34 is: 726,009.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,448.92 : 1,175,848.31 = 484,963.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,448.92/1,175,848.31 = 484,963.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,448.92x = 1,175,848.31 × 484,963.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,448.92x = 570,243,319,084.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,243,319,084.12/785,448.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,009.42

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