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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,787.13, 1,171,153.44 and 538,585.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,787.13, 1,171,153.44 and 538,585.26 is: 806,825.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,787.13 : 1,171,153.44 = 538,585.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,787.13/1,171,153.44 = 538,585.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,787.13x = 1,171,153.44 × 538,585.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,787.13x = 630,765,979,982.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,765,979,982.29/781,787.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,825.74

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