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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,973.46, 1,179,808.72 and 595,283.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,973.46, 1,179,808.72 and 595,283.26 is: 891,299.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,973.46 : 1,179,808.72 = 595,283.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,973.46/1,179,808.72 = 595,283.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,973.46x = 1,179,808.72 × 595,283.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,973.46x = 702,320,381,018.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,320,381,018.03/787,973.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891,299.54

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