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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,069.76, 1,183,854.24 and 488,771.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,069.76, 1,183,854.24 and 488,771.52 is: 734,242.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,069.76 : 1,183,854.24 = 488,771.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,069.76/1,183,854.24 = 488,771.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,069.76x = 1,183,854.24 × 488,771.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,069.76x = 578,634,236,343.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,634,236,343.25/788,069.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,242.41

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