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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,770.80, 1,183,156.20 and 505,335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,770.80, 1,183,156.20 and 505,335.60 is: 758,003.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,770.80 : 1,183,156.20 = 505,335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,770.80/1,183,156.20 = 505,335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,770.80x = 1,183,156.20 × 505,335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,770.80x = 597,890,948,220.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,890,948,220.72/788,770.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,003.40

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