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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,302.20, 1,177,703.70 and 646,334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,302.20, 1,177,703.70 and 646,334.20 is: 968,063.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,302.20 : 1,177,703.70 = 646,334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,302.20/1,177,703.70 = 646,334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,302.20x = 1,177,703.70 × 646,334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,302.20x = 761,190,178,776.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,190,178,776.54/786,302.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968,063.14

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