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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,655.16, 1,178,999.52 and 430,918

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,655.16, 1,178,999.52 and 430,918 is: 646,660.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,655.16 : 1,178,999.52 = 430,918 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,655.16/1,178,999.52 = 430,918/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,655.16x = 1,178,999.52 × 430,918
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,655.16x = 508,052,115,159.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,052,115,159.36/785,655.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,660.44

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