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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,224.55, 1,087,337.46 and 497,730.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,224.55, 1,087,337.46 and 497,730.81 is: 686,608.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,224.55 : 1,087,337.46 = 497,730.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,224.55/1,087,337.46 = 497,730.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,224.55x = 1,087,337.46 × 497,730.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,224.55x = 541,201,354,709.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,201,354,709.14/788,224.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,608.10

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