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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,781.04, 1,059,821.66 and 596,394.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,781.04, 1,059,821.66 and 596,394.86 is: 822,174.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,781.04 : 1,059,821.66 = 596,394.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,781.04/1,059,821.66 = 596,394.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,781.04x = 1,059,821.66 × 596,394.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,781.04x = 632,072,190,540.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,072,190,540.67/768,781.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,174.53

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