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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,194.88, 1,184,090.40 and 473,870.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,194.88, 1,184,090.40 and 473,870.88 is: 710,985.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,194.88 : 1,184,090.40 = 473,870.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,194.88/1,184,090.40 = 473,870.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,194.88x = 1,184,090.40 × 473,870.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,194.88x = 561,105,959,847.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,105,959,847.55/789,194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,985.30

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