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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,831.20, 1,176,997.20 and 680,855.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,831.20, 1,176,997.20 and 680,855.20 is: 1,019,766.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,831.20 : 1,176,997.20 = 680,855.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,831.20/1,176,997.20 = 680,855.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,831.20x = 1,176,997.20 × 680,855.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,831.20x = 801,364,664,005.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,364,664,005.44/785,831.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019,766.92

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