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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,316.20, 1,183,196.70 and 390,018.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,316.20, 1,183,196.70 and 390,018.60 is: 584,643.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,316.20 : 1,183,196.70 = 390,018.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,316.20/1,183,196.70 = 390,018.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,316.20x = 1,183,196.70 × 390,018.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,316.20x = 461,468,720,458.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,468,720,458.62/789,316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,643.67

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