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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,910.80, 1,181,866.20 and 472,205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,910.80, 1,181,866.20 and 472,205.20 is: 708,307.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,910.80 : 1,181,866.20 = 472,205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,910.80/1,181,866.20 = 472,205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,910.80x = 1,181,866.20 × 472,205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,910.80x = 558,083,365,344.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,083,365,344.24/787,910.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,307.80

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