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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,573.20, 1,178,110.20 and 646,605.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,573.20, 1,178,110.20 and 646,605.20 is: 968,469.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,573.20 : 1,178,110.20 = 646,605.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,573.20/1,178,110.20 = 646,605.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,573.20x = 1,178,110.20 × 646,605.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,573.20x = 761,772,181,493.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,772,181,493.04/786,573.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968,469.54

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