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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,830.22, 1,087,708.50 and 642,982.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,830.22, 1,087,708.50 and 642,982.01 is: 887,725.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,830.22 : 1,087,708.50 = 642,982.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,830.22/1,087,708.50 = 642,982.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,830.22x = 1,087,708.50 × 642,982.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,830.22x = 699,376,994,409.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,376,994,409.18/787,830.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887,725.53

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