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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,825.86, 1,178,730.15 and 470,370.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,825.86, 1,178,730.15 and 470,370.82 is: 705,551.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,825.86 : 1,178,730.15 = 470,370.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,825.86/1,178,730.15 = 470,370.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,825.86x = 1,178,730.15 × 470,370.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,825.86x = 554,440,267,214.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,440,267,214.22/785,825.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,551.06

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