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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,875.40, 1,184,090.70 and 389,966.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,875.40, 1,184,090.70 and 389,966.60 is: 585,334.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,875.40 : 1,184,090.70 = 389,966.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,875.40/1,184,090.70 = 389,966.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,875.40x = 1,184,090.70 × 389,966.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,875.40x = 461,755,824,370.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,755,824,370.62/788,875.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,334.29

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