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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,968.70, 1,183,203.45 and 650,000.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,968.70, 1,183,203.45 and 650,000.70 is: 973,561.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,968.70 : 1,183,203.45 = 650,000.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,968.70/1,183,203.45 = 650,000.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,968.70x = 1,183,203.45 × 650,000.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,968.70x = 769,083,070,742.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,083,070,742.42/789,968.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973,561.45

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