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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,730.70, 1,179,846.45 and 682,754.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,730.70, 1,179,846.45 and 682,754.70 is: 1,022,615.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,730.70 : 1,179,846.45 = 682,754.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,730.70/1,179,846.45 = 682,754.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,730.70x = 1,179,846.45 × 682,754.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,730.70x = 805,545,709,015.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,545,709,015.82/787,730.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022,615.61

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