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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,955.76, 1,184,528.70 and 404,977.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,955.76, 1,184,528.70 and 404,977.60 is: 608,028.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,955.76 : 1,184,528.70 = 404,977.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,955.76/1,184,528.70 = 404,977.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,955.76x = 1,184,528.70 × 404,977.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,955.76x = 479,707,590,057.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,707,590,057.12/788,955.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,028.50

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