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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,123.70, 1,177,685.55 and 726,803.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,123.70, 1,177,685.55 and 726,803.70 is: 1,090,205.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,123.70 : 1,177,685.55 = 726,803.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,123.70/1,177,685.55 = 726,803.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,123.70x = 1,177,685.55 × 726,803.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,123.70x = 855,946,215,176.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,946,215,176.54/785,123.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090,205.55

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