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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,194.99, 1,182,678.86 and 488,596.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,194.99, 1,182,678.86 and 488,596.24 is: 733,133.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,194.99 : 1,182,678.86 = 488,596.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,194.99/1,182,678.86 = 488,596.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,194.99x = 1,182,678.86 × 488,596.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,194.99x = 577,852,444,123.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,852,444,123.49/788,194.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,133.87

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