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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,568.84, 1,178,938.06 and 583,635.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,568.84, 1,178,938.06 and 583,635.11 is: 875,887.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,568.84 : 1,178,938.06 = 583,635.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,568.84/1,178,938.06 = 583,635.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,568.84x = 1,178,938.06 × 583,635.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,568.84x = 688,069,635,518.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,069,635,518.42/785,568.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875,887.13

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