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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,659.20, 1,181,433.60 and 455,846.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,659.20, 1,181,433.60 and 455,846.40 is: 682,870.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,659.20 : 1,181,433.60 = 455,846.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,659.20/1,181,433.60 = 455,846.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,659.20x = 1,181,433.60 × 455,846.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,659.20x = 538,552,253,399.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,552,253,399.04/788,659.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,870.69

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