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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,844.29, 1,178,774.67 and 629,069.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,844.29, 1,178,774.67 and 629,069.33 is: 943,610.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,844.29 : 1,178,774.67 = 629,069.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,844.29/1,178,774.67 = 629,069.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,844.29x = 1,178,774.67 × 629,069.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,844.29x = 741,530,991,877.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,530,991,877.87/785,844.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943,610.59

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