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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,444.20, 1,180,916.70 and 648,476.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,444.20, 1,180,916.70 and 648,476.20 is: 971,275.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,444.20 : 1,180,916.70 = 648,476.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,444.20/1,180,916.70 = 648,476.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,444.20x = 1,180,916.70 × 648,476.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,444.20x = 765,796,374,132.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,796,374,132.54/788,444.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971,275.30

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