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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,657.40, 1,182,986.10 and 631,193.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,657.40, 1,182,986.10 and 631,193.40 is: 946,790.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,657.40 : 1,182,986.10 = 631,193.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,657.40/1,182,986.10 = 631,193.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,657.40x = 1,182,986.10 × 631,193.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,657.40x = 746,693,018,611.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,693,018,611.74/788,657.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946,790.10

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