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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,452.60, 1,184,123.70 and 473,969.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,452.60, 1,184,123.70 and 473,969.40 is: 710,021.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,452.60 : 1,184,123.70 = 473,969.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,452.60/1,184,123.70 = 473,969.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,452.60x = 1,184,123.70 × 473,969.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,452.60x = 561,238,399,614.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,238,399,614.78/790,452.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,021.57

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