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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,008.52, 1,183,810.92 and 473,685.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,008.52, 1,183,810.92 and 473,685.24 is: 710,706.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,008.52 : 1,183,810.92 = 473,685.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,008.52/1,183,810.92 = 473,685.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,008.52x = 1,183,810.92 × 473,685.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,008.52x = 560,753,759,754.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,753,759,754.82/789,008.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,706.85

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