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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,977.60, 1,180,466.40 and 629,513.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,977.60, 1,180,466.40 and 629,513.60 is: 944,270.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,977.60 : 1,180,466.40 = 629,513.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,977.60/1,180,466.40 = 629,513.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,977.60x = 1,180,466.40 × 629,513.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,977.60x = 743,119,653,143.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,119,653,143.04/786,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944,270.40

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