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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,196.88, 1,184,093.40 and 473,872.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,196.88, 1,184,093.40 and 473,872.88 is: 710,988.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,196.88 : 1,184,093.40 = 473,872.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,196.88/1,184,093.40 = 473,872.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,196.88x = 1,184,093.40 × 473,872.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,196.88x = 561,109,749,646.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,109,749,646.99/789,196.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,988.30

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