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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,997.60, 1,183,496.40 and 537,055.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,997.60, 1,183,496.40 and 537,055.20 is: 805,582.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,997.60 : 1,183,496.40 = 537,055.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,997.60/1,183,496.40 = 537,055.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,997.60x = 1,183,496.40 × 537,055.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,997.60x = 635,602,895,801.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,602,895,801.28/788,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805,582.80

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