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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,790.43, 1,175,706.66 and 590,765.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,790.43, 1,175,706.66 and 590,765.72 is: 882,785.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,790.43 : 1,175,706.66 = 590,765.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,790.43/1,175,706.66 = 590,765.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,790.43x = 1,175,706.66 × 590,765.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,790.43x = 694,567,194,453.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,567,194,453.88/786,790.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,785.52

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