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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,549.58, 1,178,747.91 and 594,265.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,549.58, 1,178,747.91 and 594,265.91 is: 890,585.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,549.58 : 1,178,747.91 = 594,265.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,549.58/1,178,747.91 = 594,265.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,549.58x = 1,178,747.91 × 594,265.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,549.58x = 700,489,693,503.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,489,693,503.01/786,549.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890,585.56

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