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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,087.40, 1,177,631.10 and 519,148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,087.40, 1,177,631.10 and 519,148.20 is: 778,722.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,087.40 : 1,177,631.10 = 519,148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,087.40/1,177,631.10 = 519,148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,087.40x = 1,177,631.10 × 519,148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,087.40x = 611,365,065,829.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,365,065,829.02/785,087.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,722.30

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