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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,006.82, 1,078,249.98 and 626,834.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,006.82, 1,078,249.98 and 626,834.04 is: 864,293.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,006.82 : 1,078,249.98 = 626,834.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,006.82/1,078,249.98 = 626,834.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,006.82x = 1,078,249.98 × 626,834.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,006.82x = 675,883,791,939.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,883,791,939.72/782,006.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864,293.98

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