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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,101.60, 1,179,152.40 and 728,364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,101.60, 1,179,152.40 and 728,364.80 is: 1,092,547.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,101.60 : 1,179,152.40 = 728,364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,101.60/1,179,152.40 = 728,364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,101.60x = 1,179,152.40 × 728,364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,101.60x = 858,853,101,995.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,853,101,995.52/786,101.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092,547.20

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