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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,707.57, 1,081,057.13 and 492,857.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,707.57, 1,081,057.13 and 492,857.81 is: 679,854.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,707.57 : 1,081,057.13 = 492,857.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,707.57/1,081,057.13 = 492,857.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,707.57x = 1,081,057.13 × 492,857.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,707.57x = 532,807,441,707.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,807,441,707.11/783,707.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,854.92

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