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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,090.80, 1,179,136.20 and 545,553.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,090.80, 1,179,136.20 and 545,553.20 is: 818,329.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,090.80 : 1,179,136.20 = 545,553.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,090.80/1,179,136.20 = 545,553.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,090.80x = 1,179,136.20 × 545,553.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,090.80x = 643,281,527,145.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,281,527,145.84/786,090.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818,329.80

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