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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,657.20, 1,181,430.60 and 455,844.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,657.20, 1,181,430.60 and 455,844.40 is: 682,867.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,657.20 : 1,181,430.60 = 455,844.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,657.20/1,181,430.60 = 455,844.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,657.20x = 1,181,430.60 × 455,844.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,657.20x = 538,548,522,998.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,548,522,998.64/788,657.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,867.69

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