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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,897.83, 1,176,497.08 and 481,333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,897.83, 1,176,497.08 and 481,333 is: 720,560.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,897.83 : 1,176,497.08 = 481,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,897.83/1,176,497.08 = 481,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,897.83x = 1,176,497.08 × 481,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,897.83x = 566,286,869,007.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,286,869,007.64/785,897.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720,560.42

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