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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,209.17, 1,177,994.86 and 575,425.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,209.17, 1,177,994.86 and 575,425.18 is: 859,984.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,209.17 : 1,177,994.86 = 575,425.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,209.17/1,177,994.86 = 575,425.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,209.17x = 1,177,994.86 × 575,425.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,209.17x = 677,847,904,354.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,847,904,354.58/788,209.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859,984.80

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