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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,491.78, 1,082,872.81 and 714,657.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,491.78, 1,082,872.81 and 714,657.34 is: 983,968.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,491.78 : 1,082,872.81 = 714,657.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,491.78/1,082,872.81 = 714,657.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,491.78x = 1,082,872.81 × 714,657.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,491.78x = 773,882,994,751.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,882,994,751.92/786,491.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983,968.32

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