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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778,740, 1,073,687.58 and 649,864.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778,740, 1,073,687.58 and 649,864.14 is: 896,000.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,740 : 1,073,687.58 = 649,864.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,740/1,073,687.58 = 649,864.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,740x = 1,073,687.58 × 649,864.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,740x = 697,751,055,805.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,751,055,805.38/778,740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896,000.02

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