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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,556.60, 1,183,007.70 and 389,388.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,556.60, 1,183,007.70 and 389,388.60 is: 584,168.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,556.60 : 1,183,007.70 = 389,388.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,556.60/1,183,007.70 = 389,388.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,556.60x = 1,183,007.70 × 389,388.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,556.60x = 460,649,712,092.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,649,712,092.22/788,556.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,168.23

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