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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,184.76, 1,177,958.47 and 575,400.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,184.76, 1,177,958.47 and 575,400.76 is: 859,948.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,184.76 : 1,177,958.47 = 575,400.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,184.76/1,177,958.47 = 575,400.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,184.76x = 1,177,958.47 × 575,400.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,184.76x = 677,798,198,886.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,798,198,886.44/788,184.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859,948.37

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