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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,194.80, 1,182,292.20 and 473,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,194.80, 1,182,292.20 and 473,266.80 is: 709,900.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,194.80 : 1,182,292.20 = 473,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,194.80/1,182,292.20 = 473,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,194.80x = 1,182,292.20 × 473,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,194.80x = 559,539,646,158.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,539,646,158.96/788,194.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,900.20

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