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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,191.52, 1,085,177.76 and 510,542.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,191.52, 1,085,177.76 and 510,542.08 is: 704,699.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,191.52 : 1,085,177.76 = 510,542.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,191.52/1,085,177.76 = 510,542.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,191.52x = 1,085,177.76 × 510,542.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,191.52x = 554,028,910,760.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,028,910,760.14/786,191.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,699.68

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