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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,855.50, 1,182,031.92 and 599,219.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,855.50, 1,182,031.92 and 599,219.46 is: 899,018.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,855.50 : 1,182,031.92 = 599,219.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,855.50/1,182,031.92 = 599,219.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,855.50x = 1,182,031.92 × 599,219.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,855.50x = 708,296,528,805.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,296,528,805.16/787,855.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899,018.32

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