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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,257.40, 1,183,260.90 and 489,075.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,257.40, 1,183,260.90 and 489,075.80 is: 734,156.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,257.40 : 1,183,260.90 = 489,075.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,257.40/1,183,260.90 = 489,075.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,257.40x = 1,183,260.90 × 489,075.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,257.40x = 578,704,271,276.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,704,271,276.22/788,257.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,156.47

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