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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,626.40, 1,180,814.40 and 487,444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,626.40, 1,180,814.40 and 487,444.80 is: 731,709.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,626.40 : 1,180,814.40 = 487,444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,626.40/1,180,814.40 = 487,444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,626.40x = 1,180,814.40 × 487,444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,626.40x = 575,581,839,045.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,581,839,045.12/786,626.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,709.28

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