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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,722.12, 1,085,848.44 and 500,186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,722.12, 1,085,848.44 and 500,186.24 is: 690,366.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,722.12 : 1,085,848.44 = 500,186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,722.12/1,085,848.44 = 500,186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,722.12x = 1,085,848.44 × 500,186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,722.12x = 543,126,448,413.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,126,448,413.47/786,722.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,366.31

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