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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,660.70, 1,182,991.05 and 578,708.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,660.70, 1,182,991.05 and 578,708.70 is: 868,063.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,660.70 : 1,182,991.05 = 578,708.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,660.70/1,182,991.05 = 578,708.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,660.70x = 1,182,991.05 × 578,708.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,660.70x = 684,607,212,657.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,607,212,657.14/788,660.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868,063.05

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