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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,656.80, 1,182,985.20 and 473,469.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,656.80, 1,182,985.20 and 473,469.60 is: 710,204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,656.80 : 1,182,985.20 = 473,469.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,656.80/1,182,985.20 = 473,469.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,656.80x = 1,182,985.20 × 473,469.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,656.80x = 560,107,529,449.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,107,529,449.92/788,656.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,204.40

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