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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,896.26, 1,177,072.02 and 550,290.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,896.26, 1,177,072.02 and 550,290.75 is: 824,195.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,896.26 : 1,177,072.02 = 550,290.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,896.26/1,177,072.02 = 550,290.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,896.26x = 1,177,072.02 × 550,290.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,896.26x = 647,731,844,689.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,731,844,689.82/785,896.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,195.10

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