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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,306.02, 1,184,257.29 and 473,982.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,306.02, 1,184,257.29 and 473,982.74 is: 711,153.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,306.02 : 1,184,257.29 = 473,982.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,306.02/1,184,257.29 = 473,982.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,306.02x = 1,184,257.29 × 473,982.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,306.02x = 561,317,515,179.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,317,515,179.18/789,306.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,153.22

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