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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,286.65, 1,177,701.17 and 649,803.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,286.65, 1,177,701.17 and 649,803.90 is: 973,277.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,286.65 : 1,177,701.17 = 649,803.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,286.65/1,177,701.17 = 649,803.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,286.65x = 1,177,701.17 × 649,803.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,286.65x = 765,274,810,051.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,274,810,051.54/786,286.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973,277.12

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