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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,623.40, 1,180,518.30 and 520,295.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,623.40, 1,180,518.30 and 520,295.40 is: 780,828.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,623.40 : 1,180,518.30 = 520,295.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,623.40/1,180,518.30 = 520,295.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,623.40x = 1,180,518.30 × 520,295.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,623.40x = 614,218,241,105.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,218,241,105.82/786,623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,828.85

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