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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,888.92, 1,088,742.90 and 466,702.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,888.92, 1,088,742.90 and 466,702.60 is: 644,094.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,888.92 : 1,088,742.90 = 466,702.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,888.92/1,088,742.90 = 466,702.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,888.92x = 1,088,742.90 × 466,702.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,888.92x = 508,119,142,161.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,119,142,161.54/788,888.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,094.66

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