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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,962.70, 1,180,444.05 and 488,364.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,962.70, 1,180,444.05 and 488,364.30 is: 732,546.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,962.70 : 1,180,444.05 = 488,364.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,962.70/1,180,444.05 = 488,364.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,962.70x = 1,180,444.05 × 488,364.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,962.70x = 576,486,732,167.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,486,732,167.42/786,962.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,546.45

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