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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,837.70, 1,183,256.55 and 488,343.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,837.70, 1,183,256.55 and 488,343.90 is: 732,515.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,837.70 : 1,183,256.55 = 488,343.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,837.70/1,183,256.55 = 488,343.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,837.70x = 1,183,256.55 × 488,343.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,837.70x = 577,836,118,327.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,836,118,327.55/788,837.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,515.85

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