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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,855.40, 1,184,060.70 and 389,946.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,855.40, 1,184,060.70 and 389,946.60 is: 585,304.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,855.40 : 1,184,060.70 = 389,946.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,855.40/1,184,060.70 = 389,946.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,855.40x = 1,184,060.70 × 389,946.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,855.40x = 461,720,444,158.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,720,444,158.62/788,855.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,304.28

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