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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,797.46, 1,086,064.32 and 665,795.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,797.46, 1,086,064.32 and 665,795.67 is: 917,871.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,797.46 : 1,086,064.32 = 665,795.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,797.46/1,086,064.32 = 665,795.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,797.46x = 1,086,064.32 × 665,795.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,797.46x = 723,096,921,597.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,096,921,597.50/787,797.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917,871.61

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