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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,130.08, 1,183,993.08 and 473,806.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,130.08, 1,183,993.08 and 473,806.80 is: 710,889.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,130.08 : 1,183,993.08 = 473,806.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,130.08/1,183,993.08 = 473,806.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,130.08x = 1,183,993.08 × 473,806.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,130.08x = 560,983,972,456.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,983,972,456.94/789,130.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,889.10

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