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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,798.51, 1,175,718.69 and 590,773.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,798.51, 1,175,718.69 and 590,773.80 is: 882,797.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,798.51 : 1,175,718.69 = 590,773.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,798.51/1,175,718.69 = 590,773.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,798.51x = 1,175,718.69 × 590,773.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,798.51x = 694,583,798,222.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,583,798,222.32/786,798.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,797.55

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