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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,511.60, 1,182,767.40 and 473,324.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,511.60, 1,182,767.40 and 473,324.40 is: 709,986.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,511.60 : 1,182,767.40 = 473,324.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,511.60/1,182,767.40 = 473,324.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,511.60x = 1,182,767.40 × 473,324.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,511.60x = 559,832,669,944.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,832,669,944.56/788,511.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,986.60

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