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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,719.38, 1,180,251.90 and 467,163.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,719.38, 1,180,251.90 and 467,163.14 is: 700,847.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,719.38 : 1,180,251.90 = 467,163.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,719.38/1,180,251.90 = 467,163.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,719.38x = 1,180,251.90 × 467,163.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,719.38x = 551,370,183,594.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,370,183,594.97/786,719.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,847.34

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