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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,133.98, 1,179,178.95 and 659,255.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,133.98, 1,179,178.95 and 659,255.98 is: 987,609.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,133.98 : 1,179,178.95 = 659,255.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,133.98/1,179,178.95 = 659,255.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,133.98x = 1,179,178.95 × 659,255.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,133.98x = 777,380,774,277.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,380,774,277.62/787,133.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,609.22

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