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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,850.55, 1,184,325.89 and 533,540.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,850.55, 1,184,325.89 and 533,540.78 is: 801,021.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,850.55 : 1,184,325.89 = 533,540.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,850.55/1,184,325.89 = 533,540.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,850.55x = 1,184,325.89 × 533,540.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,850.55x = 631,886,150,535.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,886,150,535.46/788,850.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,021.38

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