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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,906.72, 1,086,015.38 and 481,162.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,906.72, 1,086,015.38 and 481,162.30 is: 664,055.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,906.72 : 1,086,015.38 = 481,162.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,906.72/1,086,015.38 = 481,162.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,906.72x = 1,086,015.38 × 481,162.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,906.72x = 522,549,652,955.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,549,652,955.32/786,906.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,055.40

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