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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,984.80, 1,183,477.20 and 548,447.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,984.80, 1,183,477.20 and 548,447.20 is: 822,670.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,984.80 : 1,183,477.20 = 548,447.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,984.80/1,183,477.20 = 548,447.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,984.80x = 1,183,477.20 × 548,447.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,984.80x = 649,074,756,603.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,074,756,603.84/788,984.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,670.80

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