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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,895.32, 1,181,523.78 and 450,316.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,895.32, 1,181,523.78 and 450,316.02 is: 676,149.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,895.32 : 1,181,523.78 = 450,316.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,895.32/1,181,523.78 = 450,316.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,895.32x = 1,181,523.78 × 450,316.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,895.32x = 532,059,086,144.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,059,086,144.96/786,895.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,149.77

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