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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,586.40, 1,181,962.80 and 521,258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,586.40, 1,181,962.80 and 521,258.40 is: 782,273.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,586.40 : 1,181,962.80 = 521,258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,586.40/1,181,962.80 = 521,258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,586.40x = 1,181,962.80 × 521,258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,586.40x = 616,108,037,987.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,108,037,987.52/787,586.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,273.59

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