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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,727.62, 1,085,856.03 and 500,191.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,727.62, 1,085,856.03 and 500,191.74 is: 690,373.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,727.62 : 1,085,856.03 = 500,191.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,727.62/1,085,856.03 = 500,191.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,727.62x = 1,085,856.03 × 500,191.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,727.62x = 543,136,217,035.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,136,217,035.19/786,727.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,373.90

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