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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,038.40, 1,179,057.60 and 786,038.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,038.40, 1,179,057.60 and 786,038.40 is: 1,179,057.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,038.40 : 1,179,057.60 = 786,038.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,038.40/1,179,057.60 = 786,038.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,038.40x = 1,179,057.60 × 786,038.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,038.40x = 926,784,549,411.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,784,549,411.84/786,038.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179,057.60

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