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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,657.60, 1,180,611.60 and 432,926.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,657.60, 1,180,611.60 and 432,926.20 is: 648,908.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,657.60 : 1,180,611.60 = 432,926.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,657.60/1,180,611.60 = 432,926.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,657.60x = 1,180,611.60 × 432,926.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,657.60x = 511,117,693,663.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,117,693,663.92/787,657.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,908.48

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