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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,197.88, 1,184,094.90 and 473,873.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,197.88, 1,184,094.90 and 473,873.88 is: 710,989.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,197.88 : 1,184,094.90 = 473,873.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,197.88/1,184,094.90 = 473,873.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,197.88x = 1,184,094.90 × 473,873.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,197.88x = 561,111,644,551.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,111,644,551.21/789,197.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,989.80

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