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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,733.66, 1,181,185.76 and 538,486.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,733.66, 1,181,185.76 and 538,486.94 is: 807,446.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,733.66 : 1,181,185.76 = 538,486.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,733.66/1,181,185.76 = 538,486.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,733.66x = 1,181,185.76 × 538,486.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,733.66x = 636,053,100,914.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,053,100,914.26/787,733.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,446.90

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