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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,660.40, 1,182,990.60 and 631,196.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,660.40, 1,182,990.60 and 631,196.40 is: 946,794.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,660.40 : 1,182,990.60 = 631,196.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,660.40/1,182,990.60 = 631,196.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,660.40x = 1,182,990.60 × 631,196.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,660.40x = 746,699,407,953.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,699,407,953.84/788,660.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946,794.60

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