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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,822.40, 1,183,233.60 and 473,116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,822.40, 1,183,233.60 and 473,116.80 is: 709,675.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,822.40 : 1,183,233.60 = 473,116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,822.40/1,183,233.60 = 473,116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,822.40x = 1,183,233.60 × 473,116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,822.40x = 559,807,694,484.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,807,694,484.48/788,822.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,675.20

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