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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,767.80, 1,184,651.70 and 470,903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,767.80, 1,184,651.70 and 470,903.20 is: 706,354.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,767.80 : 1,184,651.70 = 470,903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,767.80/1,184,651.70 = 470,903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,767.80x = 1,184,651.70 × 470,903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,767.80x = 557,856,276,415.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,856,276,415.44/789,767.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,354.80

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