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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,764.42, 1,179,233.33 and 532,444.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,764.42, 1,179,233.33 and 532,444.12 is: 799,063.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,764.42 : 1,179,233.33 = 532,444.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,764.42/1,179,233.33 = 532,444.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,764.42x = 1,179,233.33 × 532,444.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,764.42x = 627,875,848,101.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,875,848,101.46/785,764.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,063.73

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