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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,959.89, 1,180,242.21 and 533,846.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,959.89, 1,180,242.21 and 533,846.24 is: 799,619.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,959.89 : 1,180,242.21 = 533,846.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,959.89/1,180,242.21 = 533,846.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,959.89x = 1,180,242.21 × 533,846.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,959.89x = 630,067,866,097.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,067,866,097.79/787,959.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,619.21

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