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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,560.40, 1,183,423.80 and 522,232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,560.40, 1,183,423.80 and 522,232.40 is: 783,734.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,560.40 : 1,183,423.80 = 522,232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,560.40/1,183,423.80 = 522,232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,560.40x = 1,183,423.80 × 522,232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,560.40x = 618,022,251,291.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,022,251,291.12/788,560.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783,734.83

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