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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,436.27, 1,183,402.10 and 488,008.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,436.27, 1,183,402.10 and 488,008.08 is: 732,474.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,436.27 : 1,183,402.10 = 488,008.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,436.27/1,183,402.10 = 488,008.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,436.27x = 1,183,402.10 × 488,008.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,436.27x = 577,509,784,248.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,509,784,248.93/788,436.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,474.91

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