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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,006.40, 1,179,009.60 and 628,542.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,006.40, 1,179,009.60 and 628,542.40 is: 942,813.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,006.40 : 1,179,009.60 = 628,542.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,006.40/1,179,009.60 = 628,542.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,006.40x = 1,179,009.60 × 628,542.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,006.40x = 741,057,523,607.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,057,523,607.04/786,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942,813.60

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