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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,892.92, 1,088,748.42 and 466,706.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,892.92, 1,088,748.42 and 466,706.60 is: 644,100.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,892.92 : 1,088,748.42 = 466,706.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,892.92/1,088,748.42 = 466,706.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,892.92x = 1,088,748.42 × 466,706.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,892.92x = 508,126,073,353.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,126,073,353.57/788,892.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,100.18

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