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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,657.70, 1,182,986.55 and 472,952.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,657.70, 1,182,986.55 and 472,952.10 is: 709,428.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,657.70 : 1,182,986.55 = 472,952.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,657.70/1,182,986.55 = 472,952.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,657.70x = 1,182,986.55 × 472,952.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,657.70x = 559,495,973,094.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,495,973,094.26/788,657.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,428.15

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