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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,371.68, 1,182,851.44 and 473,054.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,371.68, 1,182,851.44 and 473,054.88 is: 709,758.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,371.68 : 1,182,851.44 = 473,054.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,371.68/1,182,851.44 = 473,054.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,371.68x = 1,182,851.44 × 473,054.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,371.68x = 559,553,646,007.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,553,646,007.03/788,371.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,758.68

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