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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,051.84, 1,185,195.36 and 658,783.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,051.84, 1,185,195.36 and 658,783.04 is: 987,023.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,051.84 : 1,185,195.36 = 658,783.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,051.84/1,185,195.36 = 658,783.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,051.84x = 1,185,195.36 × 658,783.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,051.84x = 780,786,602,254.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,786,602,254.70/791,051.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,023.31

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