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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,806.20, 1,182,518.10 and 472,927.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,806.20, 1,182,518.10 and 472,927.80 is: 708,977.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,806.20 : 1,182,518.10 = 472,927.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,806.20/1,182,518.10 = 472,927.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,806.20x = 1,182,518.10 × 472,927.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,806.20x = 559,245,683,493.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,245,683,493.18/788,806.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,977.29

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