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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,131.08, 1,183,994.58 and 473,807.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,131.08, 1,183,994.58 and 473,807.80 is: 710,890.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,131.08 : 1,183,994.58 = 473,807.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,131.08/1,183,994.58 = 473,807.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,131.08x = 1,183,994.58 × 473,807.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,131.08x = 560,985,867,161.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,985,867,161.72/789,131.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,890.60

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