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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,308.71, 1,184,261.32 and 473,985.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,308.71, 1,184,261.32 and 473,985.43 is: 711,157.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,308.71 : 1,184,261.32 = 473,985.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,308.71/1,184,261.32 = 473,985.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,308.71x = 1,184,261.32 × 473,985.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,308.71x = 561,322,608,624.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,322,608,624.40/789,308.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,157.25

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