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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,637.60, 1,180,234.80 and 473,320.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,637.60, 1,180,234.80 and 473,320.80 is: 708,347.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,637.60 : 1,180,234.80 = 473,320.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,637.60/1,180,234.80 = 473,320.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,637.60x = 1,180,234.80 × 473,320.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,637.60x = 558,629,679,723.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,629,679,723.84/788,637.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,347.76

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