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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,797.51, 1,175,717.20 and 590,772.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,797.51, 1,175,717.20 and 590,772.80 is: 882,796.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,797.51 : 1,175,717.20 = 590,772.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,797.51/1,175,717.20 = 590,772.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,797.51x = 1,175,717.20 × 590,772.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,797.51x = 694,581,742,252.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,581,742,252.16/786,797.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,796.06

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