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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,674.80, 1,183,012.20 and 655,705.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,674.80, 1,183,012.20 and 655,705.20 is: 983,557.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,674.80 : 1,183,012.20 = 655,705.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,674.80/1,183,012.20 = 655,705.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,674.80x = 1,183,012.20 × 655,705.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,674.80x = 775,707,251,203.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,707,251,203.44/788,674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983,557.80

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