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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,850.92, 1,184,326.45 and 533,541.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,850.92, 1,184,326.45 and 533,541.15 is: 801,021.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,850.92 : 1,184,326.45 = 533,541.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,850.92/1,184,326.45 = 533,541.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,850.92x = 1,184,326.45 × 533,541.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,850.92x = 631,886,894,774.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,886,894,774.57/788,850.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,021.94

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