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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,248.91, 1,087,960.67 and 516,158.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,248.91, 1,087,960.67 and 516,158.77 is: 712,415.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,248.91 : 1,087,960.67 = 516,158.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,248.91/1,087,960.67 = 516,158.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,248.91x = 1,087,960.67 × 516,158.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,248.91x = 561,560,439,806.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,560,439,806.07/788,248.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,415.12

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