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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,941.80, 1,181,912.70 and 472,236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,941.80, 1,181,912.70 and 472,236.20 is: 708,354.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,941.80 : 1,181,912.70 = 472,236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,941.80/1,181,912.70 = 472,236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,941.80x = 1,181,912.70 × 472,236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,941.80x = 558,141,962,179.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,141,962,179.74/787,941.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,354.30

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