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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,273.75, 1,180,816.89 and 463,255.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,273.75, 1,180,816.89 and 463,255.57 is: 694,828.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,273.75 : 1,180,816.89 = 463,255.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,273.75/1,180,816.89 = 463,255.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,273.75x = 1,180,816.89 × 463,255.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,273.75x = 547,020,001,442.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,020,001,442.58/787,273.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,828.20

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