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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,421.20, 1,177,882.20 and 646,453.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,421.20, 1,177,882.20 and 646,453.20 is: 968,241.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,421.20 : 1,177,882.20 = 646,453.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,421.20/1,177,882.20 = 646,453.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,421.20x = 1,177,882.20 × 646,453.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,421.20x = 761,445,717,413.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,445,717,413.04/786,421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968,241.60

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