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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,972.46, 1,179,807.22 and 595,282.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,972.46, 1,179,807.22 and 595,282.26 is: 891,298.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,972.46 : 1,179,807.22 = 595,282.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,972.46/1,179,807.22 = 595,282.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,972.46x = 1,179,807.22 × 595,282.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,972.46x = 702,318,313,454.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,318,313,454.30/787,972.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891,298.05

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