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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,906.44, 1,182,450.96 and 560,173.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,906.44, 1,182,450.96 and 560,173.32 is: 840,680.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,906.44 : 1,182,450.96 = 560,173.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,906.44/1,182,450.96 = 560,173.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,906.44x = 1,182,450.96 × 560,173.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,906.44x = 662,377,480,000.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,377,480,000.39/787,906.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840,680.37

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