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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,729.75, 1,085,858.99 and 500,193.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,729.75, 1,085,858.99 and 500,193.87 is: 690,376.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,729.75 : 1,085,858.99 = 500,193.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,729.75/1,085,858.99 = 500,193.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,729.75x = 1,085,858.99 × 500,193.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,729.75x = 543,140,010,482.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,140,010,482.39/786,729.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,376.85

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