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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,205.70, 1,086,312.60 and 465,019.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,205.70, 1,086,312.60 and 465,019.32 is: 641,708.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,205.70 : 1,086,312.60 = 465,019.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,205.70/1,086,312.60 = 465,019.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,205.70x = 1,086,312.60 × 465,019.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,205.70x = 505,156,346,559.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,156,346,559.43/787,205.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,708.19

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