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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,751.28, 1,181,212.20 and 538,504.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,751.28, 1,181,212.20 and 538,504.56 is: 807,473.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,751.28 : 1,181,212.20 = 538,504.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,751.28/1,181,212.20 = 538,504.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,751.28x = 1,181,212.20 × 538,504.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,751.28x = 636,088,156,027.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,088,156,027.63/787,751.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,473.34

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