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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,798.26, 1,175,718.32 and 590,773.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,798.26, 1,175,718.32 and 590,773.55 is: 882,797.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,798.26 : 1,175,718.32 = 590,773.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,798.26/1,175,718.32 = 590,773.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,798.26x = 1,175,718.32 × 590,773.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,798.26x = 694,583,285,706.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,583,285,706.44/786,798.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,797.18

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