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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,452.93, 1,175,854.30 and 484,967.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,452.93, 1,175,854.30 and 484,967.34 is: 726,015.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,452.93 : 1,175,854.30 = 484,967.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,452.93/1,175,854.30 = 484,967.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,452.93x = 1,175,854.30 × 484,967.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,452.93x = 570,250,932,098.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,250,932,098.56/785,452.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,015.41

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