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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,801.51, 1,175,723.18 and 590,776.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,801.51, 1,175,723.18 and 590,776.80 is: 882,802.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,801.51 : 1,175,723.18 = 590,776.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,801.51/1,175,723.18 = 590,776.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,801.51x = 1,175,723.18 × 590,776.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,801.51x = 694,589,975,012.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,589,975,012.34/786,801.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,802.04

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