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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,655.76, 1,186,262.04 and 525,469.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,655.76, 1,186,262.04 and 525,469.20 is: 788,388.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,655.76 : 1,186,262.04 = 525,469.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,655.76/1,186,262.04 = 525,469.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,655.76x = 1,186,262.04 × 525,469.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,655.76x = 623,344,165,149.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,344,165,149.17/790,655.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788,388.82

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