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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806,790, 1,113,674.79 and 634,257.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806,790, 1,113,674.79 and 634,257.84 is: 875,515.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806,790 : 1,113,674.79 = 634,257.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806,790/1,113,674.79 = 634,257.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806,790x = 1,113,674.79 × 634,257.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806,790x = 706,356,966,767.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,356,966,767.85/806,790
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875,515.27

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