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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,958.80, 1,181,938.20 and 473,030.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,958.80, 1,181,938.20 and 473,030.80 is: 709,546.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,958.80 : 1,181,938.20 = 473,030.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,958.80/1,181,938.20 = 473,030.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,958.80x = 1,181,938.20 × 473,030.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,958.80x = 559,093,172,296.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,093,172,296.56/787,958.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,546.20

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