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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,688, 1,073,615.82 and 649,812.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,688, 1,073,615.82 and 649,812.14 is: 895,928.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,688 : 1,073,615.82 = 649,812.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,688/1,073,615.82 = 649,812.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,688x = 1,073,615.82 × 649,812.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,688x = 697,648,593,532.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,648,593,532.06/778,688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895,928.27

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