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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,143.80, 1,182,215.70 and 472,956.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,143.80, 1,182,215.70 and 472,956.60 is: 709,434.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,143.80 : 1,182,215.70 = 472,956.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,143.80/1,182,215.70 = 472,956.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,143.80x = 1,182,215.70 × 472,956.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,143.80x = 559,136,717,938.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,136,717,938.62/788,143.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,434.90

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