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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,658.40, 1,182,987.60 and 631,194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,658.40, 1,182,987.60 and 631,194.40 is: 946,791.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,658.40 : 1,182,987.60 = 631,194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,658.40/1,182,987.60 = 631,194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,658.40x = 1,182,987.60 × 631,194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,658.40x = 746,695,148,389.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,695,148,389.44/788,658.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946,791.60

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