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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,183.76, 1,177,956.98 and 575,399.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,183.76, 1,177,956.98 and 575,399.76 is: 859,946.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,183.76 : 1,177,956.98 = 575,399.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,183.76/1,177,956.98 = 575,399.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,183.76x = 1,177,956.98 × 575,399.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,183.76x = 677,796,163,582.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,796,163,582.33/788,183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859,946.88

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