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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,182.20, 1,182,273.30 and 472,476.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,182.20, 1,182,273.30 and 472,476.60 is: 708,714.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,182.20 : 1,182,273.30 = 472,476.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,182.20/1,182,273.30 = 472,476.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,182.20x = 1,182,273.30 × 472,476.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,182.20x = 558,596,469,054.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,596,469,054.78/788,182.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,714.90

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