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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,998.20, 1,180,247.70 and 648,030.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,998.20, 1,180,247.70 and 648,030.20 is: 970,606.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,998.20 : 1,180,247.70 = 648,030.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,998.20/1,180,247.70 = 648,030.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,998.20x = 1,180,247.70 × 648,030.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,998.20x = 764,836,153,080.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,836,153,080.54/787,998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970,606.47

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