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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,259.58, 1,184,191.98 and 523,062.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,259.58, 1,184,191.98 and 523,062.87 is: 783,801.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,259.58 : 1,184,191.98 = 523,062.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,259.58/1,184,191.98 = 523,062.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,259.58x = 1,184,191.98 × 523,062.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,259.58x = 619,406,855,689.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,406,855,689.78/790,259.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783,801.77

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