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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,674.40, 1,183,011.60 and 599,717.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,674.40, 1,183,011.60 and 599,717.60 is: 899,576.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,674.40 : 1,183,011.60 = 599,717.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,674.40/1,183,011.60 = 599,717.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,674.40x = 1,183,011.60 × 599,717.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,674.40x = 709,472,877,524.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,472,877,524.16/788,674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899,576.40

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