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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,659.40, 1,182,989.10 and 631,195.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,659.40, 1,182,989.10 and 631,195.40 is: 946,793.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,659.40 : 1,182,989.10 = 631,195.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,659.40/1,182,989.10 = 631,195.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,659.40x = 1,182,989.10 × 631,195.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,659.40x = 746,697,278,170.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,697,278,170.14/788,659.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946,793.10

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