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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,704.40, 1,183,834.20 and 389,795.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,704.40, 1,183,834.20 and 389,795.60 is: 585,077.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,704.40 : 1,183,834.20 = 389,795.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,704.40/1,183,834.20 = 389,795.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,704.40x = 1,183,834.20 × 389,795.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,704.40x = 461,453,362,289.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,453,362,289.52/788,704.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,077.71

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