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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,033.40, 1,183,550.10 and 489,851.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,033.40, 1,183,550.10 and 489,851.80 is: 734,777.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,033.40 : 1,183,550.10 = 489,851.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,033.40/1,183,550.10 = 489,851.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,033.40x = 1,183,550.10 × 489,851.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,033.40x = 579,764,146,875.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,764,146,875.18/789,033.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,777.70

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