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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,458.60, 1,182,687.90 and 601,834.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,458.60, 1,182,687.90 and 601,834.60 is: 902,751.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,458.60 : 1,182,687.90 = 601,834.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,458.60/1,182,687.90 = 601,834.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,458.60x = 1,182,687.90 × 601,834.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,458.60x = 711,782,499,221.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,782,499,221.34/788,458.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902,751.90

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