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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,826.36, 1,178,730.90 and 470,371.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,826.36, 1,178,730.90 and 470,371.32 is: 705,551.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,826.36 : 1,178,730.90 = 470,371.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,826.36/1,178,730.90 = 470,371.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,826.36x = 1,178,730.90 × 470,371.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,826.36x = 554,441,209,357.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,441,209,357.79/785,826.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,551.81

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