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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,631.70, 1,181,447.55 and 656,411.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,631.70, 1,181,447.55 and 656,411.70 is: 984,617.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,631.70 : 1,181,447.55 = 656,411.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,631.70/1,181,447.55 = 656,411.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,631.70x = 1,181,447.55 × 656,411.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,631.70x = 775,515,994,756.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,515,994,756.34/787,631.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984,617.55

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