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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,672.70, 1,183,009.05 and 539,840.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,672.70, 1,183,009.05 and 539,840.70 is: 809,761.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,672.70 : 1,183,009.05 = 539,840.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,672.70/1,183,009.05 = 539,840.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,672.70x = 1,183,009.05 × 539,840.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,672.70x = 638,636,433,658.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,636,433,658.34/788,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,761.05

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