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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,961.60, 1,182,664.80 and 389,275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,961.60, 1,182,664.80 and 389,275.20 is: 583,529.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,961.60 : 1,182,664.80 = 389,275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,961.60/1,182,664.80 = 389,275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,961.60x = 1,182,664.80 × 389,275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,961.60x = 460,382,076,552.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,382,076,552.96/788,961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,529.13

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