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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,083.40, 1,182,125.10 and 455,270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,083.40, 1,182,125.10 and 455,270.60 is: 682,905.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,083.40 : 1,182,125.10 = 455,270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,083.40/1,182,125.10 = 455,270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,083.40x = 1,182,125.10 × 455,270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,083.40x = 538,186,803,552.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,186,803,552.06/788,083.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,905.90

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