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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,974.37, 1,184,390.51 and 469,365.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,974.37, 1,184,390.51 and 469,365.84 is: 703,709.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,974.37 : 1,184,390.51 = 469,365.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,974.37/1,184,390.51 = 469,365.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,974.37x = 1,184,390.51 × 469,365.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,974.37x = 555,912,444,267.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,912,444,267.35/789,974.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,709.47

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