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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,775.80, 1,184,663.70 and 470,911.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,775.80, 1,184,663.70 and 470,911.20 is: 706,366.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,775.80 : 1,184,663.70 = 470,911.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,775.80/1,184,663.70 = 470,911.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,775.80x = 1,184,663.70 × 470,911.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,775.80x = 557,871,404,563.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,871,404,563.44/789,775.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,366.80

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