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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,235.80, 1,182,353.70 and 473,307.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,235.80, 1,182,353.70 and 473,307.80 is: 709,961.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,235.80 : 1,182,353.70 = 473,307.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,235.80/1,182,353.70 = 473,307.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,235.80x = 1,182,353.70 × 473,307.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,235.80x = 559,617,228,568.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,617,228,568.86/788,235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,961.70

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