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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,203.38, 1,184,103.17 and 473,879.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,203.38, 1,184,103.17 and 473,879.38 is: 710,998.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,203.38 : 1,184,103.17 = 473,879.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,203.38/1,184,103.17 = 473,879.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,203.38x = 1,184,103.17 × 473,879.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,203.38x = 561,122,076,055.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,122,076,055.64/789,203.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,998.06

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