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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,806.10, 1,180,209.15 and 534,863.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,806.10, 1,180,209.15 and 534,863.70 is: 802,295.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,806.10 : 1,180,209.15 = 534,863.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,806.10/1,180,209.15 = 534,863.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,806.10x = 1,180,209.15 × 534,863.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,806.10x = 631,251,032,742.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,251,032,742.86/786,806.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,295.55

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