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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,712.39, 1,088,948.61 and 466,525.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,712.39, 1,088,948.61 and 466,525.98 is: 644,116.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,712.39 : 1,088,948.61 = 466,525.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,712.39/1,088,948.61 = 466,525.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,712.39x = 1,088,948.61 × 466,525.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,712.39x = 508,022,817,449.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,022,817,449.89/788,712.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,116.69

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