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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,670.98, 1,181,881.35 and 608,073.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,670.98, 1,181,881.35 and 608,073.38 is: 911,242.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,670.98 : 1,181,881.35 = 608,073.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,670.98/1,181,881.35 = 608,073.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,670.98x = 1,181,881.35 × 608,073.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,670.98x = 718,670,581,344.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,670,581,344.06/788,670.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911,242.59

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