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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,676.40, 1,183,014.60 and 489,494.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,676.40, 1,183,014.60 and 489,494.80 is: 734,242.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,676.40 : 1,183,014.60 = 489,494.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,676.40/1,183,014.60 = 489,494.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,676.40x = 1,183,014.60 × 489,494.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,676.40x = 579,079,495,024.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,079,495,024.08/788,676.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,242.20

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