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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,997.40, 1,184,273.70 and 390,088.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,997.40, 1,184,273.70 and 390,088.60 is: 585,517.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,997.40 : 1,184,273.70 = 390,088.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,997.40/1,184,273.70 = 390,088.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,997.40x = 1,184,273.70 × 390,088.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,997.40x = 461,971,669,649.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,971,669,649.82/788,997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,517.35

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