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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,795.88, 1,088,761.14 and 466,617.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,795.88, 1,088,761.14 and 466,617.84 is: 644,064.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,795.88 : 1,088,761.14 = 466,617.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,795.88/1,088,761.14 = 466,617.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,795.88x = 1,088,761.14 × 466,617.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,795.88x = 508,035,371,422.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,035,371,422.74/788,795.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,064.43

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