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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,477.60, 1,182,716.40 and 490,851.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,477.60, 1,182,716.40 and 490,851.20 is: 736,276.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,477.60 : 1,182,716.40 = 490,851.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,477.60/1,182,716.40 = 490,851.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,477.60x = 1,182,716.40 × 490,851.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,477.60x = 580,537,764,199.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,537,764,199.68/788,477.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,276.80

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