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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,160.04, 1,084,894.41 and 495,959.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,160.04, 1,084,894.41 and 495,959.06 is: 684,419.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,160.04 : 1,084,894.41 = 495,959.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,160.04/1,084,894.41 = 495,959.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,160.04x = 1,084,894.41 × 495,959.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,160.04x = 538,063,213,227.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,063,213,227.38/786,160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,419.44

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