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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,090.30, 1,179,135.45 and 502,655.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,090.30, 1,179,135.45 and 502,655.10 is: 753,982.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,090.30 : 1,179,135.45 = 502,655.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,090.30/1,179,135.45 = 502,655.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,090.30x = 1,179,135.45 × 502,655.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,090.30x = 592,698,447,533.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,698,447,533.30/786,090.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,982.65

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