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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,303.52, 1,184,253.54 and 473,980.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,303.52, 1,184,253.54 and 473,980.24 is: 711,149.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,303.52 : 1,184,253.54 = 473,980.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,303.52/1,184,253.54 = 473,980.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,303.52x = 1,184,253.54 × 473,980.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,303.52x = 561,312,777,110.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,312,777,110.05/789,303.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,149.47

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