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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,314.52, 1,184,270.04 and 473,991.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,314.52, 1,184,270.04 and 473,991.24 is: 711,165.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,314.52 : 1,184,270.04 = 473,991.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,314.52/1,184,270.04 = 473,991.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,314.52x = 1,184,270.04 × 473,991.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,314.52x = 561,333,624,754.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,333,624,754.45/789,314.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,165.97

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