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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,792.50, 1,175,709.74 and 590,767.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,792.50, 1,175,709.74 and 590,767.79 is: 882,788.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,792.50 : 1,175,709.74 = 590,767.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,792.50/1,175,709.74 = 590,767.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,792.50x = 1,175,709.74 × 590,767.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,792.50x = 694,571,449,197.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,571,449,197.47/786,792.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,788.61

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