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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,019.99, 1,180,332.18 and 533,906.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,019.99, 1,180,332.18 and 533,906.25 is: 799,709.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,019.99 : 1,180,332.18 = 533,906.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,019.99/1,180,332.18 = 533,906.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,019.99x = 1,180,332.18 × 533,906.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,019.99x = 630,186,727,978.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,186,727,978.13/788,019.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,709.06

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