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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,071.52, 1,183,905.36 and 473,748.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,071.52, 1,183,905.36 and 473,748.24 is: 710,801.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,071.52 : 1,183,905.36 = 473,748.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,071.52/1,183,905.36 = 473,748.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,071.52x = 1,183,905.36 × 473,748.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,071.52x = 560,873,080,626.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,873,080,626.57/789,071.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,801.32

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