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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,548.20, 1,179,822.30 and 537,716.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,548.20, 1,179,822.30 and 537,716.20 is: 806,574.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,548.20 : 1,179,822.30 = 537,716.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,548.20/1,179,822.30 = 537,716.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,548.20x = 1,179,822.30 × 537,716.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,548.20x = 634,409,563,831.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,409,563,831.26/786,548.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,574.30

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