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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,799.26, 1,175,719.81 and 590,774.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,799.26, 1,175,719.81 and 590,774.55 is: 882,798.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,799.26 : 1,175,719.81 = 590,774.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,799.26/1,175,719.81 = 590,774.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,799.26x = 1,175,719.81 × 590,774.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,799.26x = 694,585,341,678.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,585,341,678.84/786,799.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,798.67

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