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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,969.82, 1,093,674.90 and 640,578.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,969.82, 1,093,674.90 and 640,578.78 is: 882,382.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,969.82 : 1,093,674.90 = 640,578.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,969.82/1,093,674.90 = 640,578.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,969.82x = 1,093,674.90 × 640,578.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,969.82x = 700,584,933,158.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,584,933,158.62/793,969.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,382.32

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