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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,824.56, 1,085,261.31 and 541,444.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,824.56, 1,085,261.31 and 541,444.77 is: 747,761.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,824.56 : 1,085,261.31 = 541,444.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,824.56/1,085,261.31 = 541,444.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,824.56x = 1,085,261.31 × 541,444.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,824.56x = 587,609,060,382.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,609,060,382.85/785,824.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,761.13

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