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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,672.40, 1,183,008.60 and 576,128.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,672.40, 1,183,008.60 and 576,128.40 is: 864,192.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,672.40 : 1,183,008.60 = 576,128.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,672.40/1,183,008.60 = 576,128.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,672.40x = 1,183,008.60 × 576,128.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,672.40x = 681,564,851,904.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,564,851,904.24/788,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864,192.60

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