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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,512.80, 1,182,769.20 and 601,888.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,512.80, 1,182,769.20 and 601,888.80 is: 902,833.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,512.80 : 1,182,769.20 = 601,888.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,512.80/1,182,769.20 = 601,888.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,512.80x = 1,182,769.20 × 601,888.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,512.80x = 711,895,534,464.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,895,534,464.96/788,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902,833.20

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