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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,287.57, 1,086,979.75 and 605,679.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,287.57, 1,086,979.75 and 605,679.09 is: 836,239.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,287.57 : 1,086,979.75 = 605,679.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,287.57/1,086,979.75 = 605,679.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,287.57x = 1,086,979.75 × 605,679.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,287.57x = 658,360,903,645.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,360,903,645.00/787,287.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836,239.43

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