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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,126.60, 1,174,689.90 and 513,688.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,126.60, 1,174,689.90 and 513,688.20 is: 770,532.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,126.60 : 1,174,689.90 = 513,688.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,126.60/1,174,689.90 = 513,688.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,126.60x = 1,174,689.90 × 513,688.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,126.60x = 603,424,340,289.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,424,340,289.18/783,126.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770,532.30

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