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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,960.40, 1,184,940.60 and 632,496.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,960.40, 1,184,940.60 and 632,496.40 is: 948,744.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,960.40 : 1,184,940.60 = 632,496.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,960.40/1,184,940.60 = 632,496.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,960.40x = 1,184,940.60 × 632,496.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,960.40x = 749,470,663,713.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,470,663,713.84/789,960.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948,744.60

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