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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,600.26, 1,182,055.68 and 563,277.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,600.26, 1,182,055.68 and 563,277.34 is: 844,312.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,600.26 : 1,182,055.68 = 563,277.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,600.26/1,182,055.68 = 563,277.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,600.26x = 1,182,055.68 × 563,277.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,600.26x = 665,825,179,162.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,825,179,162.29/788,600.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844,312.65

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