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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,552.40, 1,182,828.60 and 455,739.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,552.40, 1,182,828.60 and 455,739.60 is: 683,609.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,552.40 : 1,182,828.60 = 455,739.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,552.40/1,182,828.60 = 455,739.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,552.40x = 1,182,828.60 × 455,739.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,552.40x = 539,061,833,032.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,061,833,032.56/788,552.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,609.40

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