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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,409.83, 1,172,091.94 and 576,870.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,409.83, 1,172,091.94 and 576,870.10 is: 864,182.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,409.83 : 1,172,091.94 = 576,870.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,409.83/1,172,091.94 = 576,870.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,409.83x = 1,172,091.94 × 576,870.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,409.83x = 676,144,790,264.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,144,790,264.59/782,409.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864,182.39

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