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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,886.30, 1,183,329.45 and 389,588.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,886.30, 1,183,329.45 and 389,588.70 is: 584,383.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,886.30 : 1,183,329.45 = 389,588.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,886.30/1,183,329.45 = 389,588.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,886.30x = 1,183,329.45 × 389,588.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,886.30x = 461,011,782,097.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,011,782,097.22/788,886.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,383.05

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