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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,790.82, 1,188,389.28 and 571,301.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,790.82, 1,188,389.28 and 571,301.34 is: 787,811.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,790.82 : 1,188,389.28 = 571,301.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,790.82/1,188,389.28 = 571,301.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,790.82x = 1,188,389.28 × 571,301.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,790.82x = 678,928,388,105.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,928,388,105.64/861,790.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,811.12

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