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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,802.51, 1,175,724.67 and 590,777.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,802.51, 1,175,724.67 and 590,777.80 is: 882,803.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,802.51 : 1,175,724.67 = 590,777.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,802.51/1,175,724.67 = 590,777.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,802.51x = 1,175,724.67 × 590,777.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,802.51x = 694,592,033,948.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,592,033,948.33/786,802.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,803.53

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