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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,764.79, 1,179,233.90 and 532,444.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,764.79, 1,179,233.90 and 532,444.49 is: 799,064.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,764.79 : 1,179,233.90 = 532,444.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,764.79/1,179,233.90 = 532,444.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,764.79x = 1,179,233.90 × 532,444.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,764.79x = 627,876,592,476.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,876,592,476.21/785,764.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,064.30

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