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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,664.80, 1,182,997.20 and 473,477.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,664.80, 1,182,997.20 and 473,477.60 is: 710,216.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,664.80 : 1,182,997.20 = 473,477.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,664.80/1,182,997.20 = 473,477.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,664.80x = 1,182,997.20 × 473,477.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,664.80x = 560,122,675,062.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,122,675,062.72/788,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,216.40

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