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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,202.02, 1,179,579.69 and 387,123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,202.02, 1,179,579.69 and 387,123.12 is: 580,820.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,202.02 : 1,179,579.69 = 387,123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,202.02/1,179,579.69 = 387,123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,202.02x = 1,179,579.69 × 387,123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,202.02x = 456,642,569,881.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,642,569,881.43/786,202.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,820.91

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