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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,327.68, 1,086,559.20 and 596,038.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,327.68, 1,086,559.20 and 596,038.08 is: 822,568.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,327.68 : 1,086,559.20 = 596,038.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,327.68/1,086,559.20 = 596,038.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,327.68x = 1,086,559.20 × 596,038.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,327.68x = 647,630,659,374.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,630,659,374.34/787,327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,568.13

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