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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,746.76, 1,182,005.66 and 488,147.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,746.76, 1,182,005.66 and 488,147.16 is: 732,459.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,746.76 : 1,182,005.66 = 488,147.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,746.76/1,182,005.66 = 488,147.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,746.76x = 1,182,005.66 × 488,147.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,746.76x = 576,992,706,032.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,992,706,032.93/787,746.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,459.64

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