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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,470.60, 1,184,205.90 and 537,528.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,470.60, 1,184,205.90 and 537,528.20 is: 806,292.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,470.60 : 1,184,205.90 = 537,528.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,470.60/1,184,205.90 = 537,528.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,470.60x = 1,184,205.90 × 537,528.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,470.60x = 636,544,065,856.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,544,065,856.38/789,470.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,292.30

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