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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,688.20, 1,179,782.70 and 682,712.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,688.20, 1,179,782.70 and 682,712.20 is: 1,022,551.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,688.20 : 1,179,782.70 = 682,712.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,688.20/1,179,782.70 = 682,712.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,688.20x = 1,179,782.70 × 682,712.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,688.20x = 805,452,042,638.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,452,042,638.94/787,688.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022,551.87

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