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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,060.68, 1,180,839.11 and 598,423.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,060.68, 1,180,839.11 and 598,423.69 is: 897,824.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,060.68 : 1,180,839.11 = 598,423.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,060.68/1,180,839.11 = 598,423.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,060.68x = 1,180,839.11 × 598,423.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,060.68x = 706,642,097,502.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,642,097,502.52/787,060.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,824.16

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