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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,363.56, 1,086,001.92 and 525,587.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,363.56, 1,086,001.92 and 525,587.04 is: 724,936.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,363.56 : 1,086,001.92 = 525,587.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,363.56/1,086,001.92 = 525,587.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,363.56x = 1,086,001.92 × 525,587.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,363.56x = 570,788,534,567.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,788,534,567.12/787,363.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724,936.44

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