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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,433.27, 1,183,397.60 and 488,005.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,433.27, 1,183,397.60 and 488,005.08 is: 732,470.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,433.27 : 1,183,397.60 = 488,005.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,433.27/1,183,397.60 = 488,005.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,433.27x = 1,183,397.60 × 488,005.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,433.27x = 577,504,038,019.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,504,038,019.78/788,433.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,470.41

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