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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,136.30, 1,182,204.45 and 472,949.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,136.30, 1,182,204.45 and 472,949.10 is: 709,423.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,136.30 : 1,182,204.45 = 472,949.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,136.30/1,182,204.45 = 472,949.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,136.30x = 1,182,204.45 × 472,949.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,136.30x = 559,122,530,643.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,122,530,643.50/788,136.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,423.65

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