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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,558.40, 1,183,615.20 and 389,649.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,558.40, 1,183,615.20 and 389,649.60 is: 584,858.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,558.40 : 1,183,615.20 = 389,649.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,558.40/1,183,615.20 = 389,649.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,558.40x = 1,183,615.20 × 389,649.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,558.40x = 461,195,189,233.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,195,189,233.92/788,558.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,858.63

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