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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,102.82, 1,181,413.62 and 595,683

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,102.82, 1,181,413.62 and 595,683 is: 892,964.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,102.82 : 1,181,413.62 = 595,683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,102.82/1,181,413.62 = 595,683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,102.82x = 1,181,413.62 × 595,683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,102.82x = 703,748,009,402.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,748,009,402.46/788,102.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892,964.71

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