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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,203.40, 1,182,833.10 and 536,483.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,203.40, 1,182,833.10 and 536,483.40 is: 804,064.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,203.40 : 1,182,833.10 = 536,483.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,203.40/1,182,833.10 = 536,483.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,203.40x = 1,182,833.10 × 536,483.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,203.40x = 634,570,323,120.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,570,323,120.54/789,203.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,064.36

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