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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,733.62, 1,085,864.31 and 500,197.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,733.62, 1,085,864.31 and 500,197.74 is: 690,382.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,733.62 : 1,085,864.31 = 500,197.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,733.62/1,085,864.31 = 500,197.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,733.62x = 1,085,864.31 × 500,197.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,733.62x = 543,146,873,808.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,146,873,808.66/786,733.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,382.18

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