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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,533.60, 1,180,090.80 and 586,912.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,533.60, 1,180,090.80 and 586,912.80 is: 879,467.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,533.60 : 1,180,090.80 = 586,912.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,533.60/1,180,090.80 = 586,912.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,533.60x = 1,180,090.80 × 586,912.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,533.60x = 692,610,395,682.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,610,395,682.24/787,533.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,467.74

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