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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,148.60, 1,174,722.90 and 659,145.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,148.60, 1,174,722.90 and 659,145.70 is: 988,718.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,148.60 : 1,174,722.90 = 659,145.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,148.60/1,174,722.90 = 659,145.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,148.60x = 1,174,722.90 × 659,145.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,148.60x = 774,313,548,226.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,313,548,226.53/783,148.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988,718.55

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