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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,635.28, 1,086,264.84 and 665,717.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,635.28, 1,086,264.84 and 665,717.32 is: 918,122.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,635.28 : 1,086,264.84 = 665,717.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,635.28/1,086,264.84 = 665,717.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,635.28x = 1,086,264.84 × 665,717.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,635.28x = 723,145,318,095.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,145,318,095.03/787,635.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918,122.05

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