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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,957.60, 1,182,968.10 and 632,493.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,957.60, 1,182,968.10 and 632,493.60 is: 947,164.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,957.60 : 1,182,968.10 = 632,493.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,957.60/1,182,968.10 = 632,493.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,957.60x = 1,182,968.10 × 632,493.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,957.60x = 748,219,752,254.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,219,752,254.16/789,957.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947,164.45

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