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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,195.49, 1,182,679.61 and 488,596.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,195.49, 1,182,679.61 and 488,596.74 is: 733,134.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,195.49 : 1,182,679.61 = 488,596.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,195.49/1,182,679.61 = 488,596.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,195.49x = 1,182,679.61 × 488,596.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,195.49x = 577,853,399,467.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,853,399,467.49/788,195.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,134.62

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