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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,798.87, 1,175,719.25 and 590,774.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,798.87, 1,175,719.25 and 590,774.18 is: 882,798.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,798.87 : 1,175,719.25 = 590,774.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,798.87/1,175,719.25 = 590,774.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,798.87x = 1,175,719.25 × 590,774.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,798.87x = 694,584,571,427.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,584,571,427.30/786,798.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,798.13

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