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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,777.70, 1,181,666.55 and 472,072.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,777.70, 1,181,666.55 and 472,072.10 is: 708,108.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,777.70 : 1,181,666.55 = 472,072.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,777.70/1,181,666.55 = 472,072.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,777.70x = 1,181,666.55 × 472,072.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,777.70x = 557,831,809,758.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,831,809,758.26/787,777.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,108.15

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