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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,514.40, 1,181,854.80 and 521,186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,514.40, 1,181,854.80 and 521,186.40 is: 782,165.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,514.40 : 1,181,854.80 = 521,186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,514.40/1,181,854.80 = 521,186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,514.40x = 1,181,854.80 × 521,186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,514.40x = 615,966,648,534.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,966,648,534.72/787,514.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,165.57

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