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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,932.20, 1,178,648.70 and 608,861.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,932.20, 1,178,648.70 and 608,861.80 is: 911,939.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,932.20 : 1,178,648.70 = 608,861.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,932.20/1,178,648.70 = 608,861.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,932.20x = 1,178,648.70 × 608,861.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,932.20x = 717,634,169,049.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,634,169,049.66/786,932.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911,939.01

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