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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,199.99, 1,182,686.36 and 488,601.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,199.99, 1,182,686.36 and 488,601.24 is: 733,141.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,199.99 : 1,182,686.36 = 488,601.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,199.99/1,182,686.36 = 488,601.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,199.99x = 1,182,686.36 × 488,601.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,199.99x = 577,862,019,584.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,862,019,584.08/788,199.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,141.37

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