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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,452.43, 1,175,853.55 and 484,966.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,452.43, 1,175,853.55 and 484,966.84 is: 726,014.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,452.43 : 1,175,853.55 = 484,966.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,452.43/1,175,853.55 = 484,966.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,452.43x = 1,175,853.55 × 484,966.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,452.43x = 570,249,980,446.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,249,980,446.28/785,452.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,014.66

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