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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,255.22, 1,087,470.18 and 582,017.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,255.22, 1,087,470.18 and 582,017.88 is: 802,946.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,255.22 : 1,087,470.18 = 582,017.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,255.22/1,087,470.18 = 582,017.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,255.22x = 1,087,470.18 × 582,017.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,255.22x = 632,927,088,726.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,927,088,726.82/788,255.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,946.90

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