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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,856.20, 1,182,593.10 and 472,977.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,856.20, 1,182,593.10 and 472,977.80 is: 709,052.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,856.20 : 1,182,593.10 = 472,977.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,856.20/1,182,593.10 = 472,977.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,856.20x = 1,182,593.10 × 472,977.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,856.20x = 559,340,282,733.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,340,282,733.18/788,856.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,052.27

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