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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,883.60, 1,183,325.40 and 491,257.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,883.60, 1,183,325.40 and 491,257.20 is: 736,885.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,883.60 : 1,183,325.40 = 491,257.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,883.60/1,183,325.40 = 491,257.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,883.60x = 1,183,325.40 × 491,257.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,883.60x = 581,317,122,692.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,317,122,692.88/788,883.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,885.80

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