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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,986.58, 1,183,479.86 and 655,962.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,986.58, 1,183,479.86 and 655,962.30 is: 983,943.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,986.58 : 1,183,479.86 = 655,962.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,986.58/1,183,479.86 = 655,962.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,986.58x = 1,183,479.86 × 655,962.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,986.58x = 776,318,172,609.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,318,172,609.18/788,986.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983,943.45

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