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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,346.29, 1,178,199.33 and 575,562.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,346.29, 1,178,199.33 and 575,562.35 is: 860,189.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,346.29 : 1,178,199.33 = 575,562.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,346.29/1,178,199.33 = 575,562.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,346.29x = 1,178,199.33 × 575,562.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,346.29x = 678,127,169,252.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,127,169,252.23/788,346.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,189.47

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