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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,634.60, 1,177,875.90 and 312,085.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,634.60, 1,177,875.90 and 312,085.80 is: 467,899.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,634.60 : 1,177,875.90 = 312,085.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,634.60/1,177,875.90 = 312,085.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,634.60x = 1,177,875.90 × 312,085.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,634.60x = 367,598,342,552.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,598,342,552.22/785,634.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,899.89

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