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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,827.60, 1,180,241.40 and 534,885.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,827.60, 1,180,241.40 and 534,885.20 is: 802,327.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,827.60 : 1,180,241.40 = 534,885.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,827.60/1,180,241.40 = 534,885.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,827.60x = 1,180,241.40 × 534,885.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,827.60x = 631,293,657,287.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,293,657,287.28/786,827.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,327.80

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