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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,739.74, 1,182,358.62 and 733,429.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,739.74, 1,182,358.62 and 733,429.78 is: 1,102,241.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,739.74 : 1,182,358.62 = 733,429.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,739.74/1,182,358.62 = 733,429.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,739.74x = 1,182,358.62 × 733,429.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,739.74x = 867,177,022,547.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,177,022,547.70/786,739.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102,241.29

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