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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,123.60, 1,183,685.40 and 537,181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,123.60, 1,183,685.40 and 537,181.20 is: 805,771.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,123.60 : 1,183,685.40 = 537,181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,123.60/1,183,685.40 = 537,181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,123.60x = 1,183,685.40 × 537,181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,123.60x = 635,853,543,594.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,853,543,594.48/789,123.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805,771.80

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