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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,688.20, 1,180,032.30 and 470,982.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,688.20, 1,180,032.30 and 470,982.60 is: 706,473.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,688.20 : 1,180,032.30 = 470,982.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,688.20/1,180,032.30 = 470,982.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,688.20x = 1,180,032.30 × 470,982.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,688.20x = 555,774,680,737.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,774,680,737.98/786,688.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,473.90

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