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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,305.02, 1,184,255.79 and 473,981.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,305.02, 1,184,255.79 and 473,981.74 is: 711,151.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,305.02 : 1,184,255.79 = 473,981.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,305.02/1,184,255.79 = 473,981.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,305.02x = 1,184,255.79 × 473,981.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,305.02x = 561,315,619,949.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,315,619,949.28/789,305.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,151.72

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