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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,871.80, 1,180,307.70 and 724,870.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,871.80, 1,180,307.70 and 724,870.35 is: 1,087,305.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,871.80 : 1,180,307.70 = 724,870.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,871.80/1,180,307.70 = 724,870.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,871.80x = 1,180,307.70 × 724,870.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,871.80x = 855,570,055,606.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,570,055,606.70/786,871.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087,305.53

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