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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,767.20, 1,183,150.80 and 539,935.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,767.20, 1,183,150.80 and 539,935.20 is: 809,902.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,767.20 : 1,183,150.80 = 539,935.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,767.20/1,183,150.80 = 539,935.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,767.20x = 1,183,150.80 × 539,935.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,767.20x = 638,824,763,828.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,824,763,828.16/788,767.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,902.80

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