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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,483.34, 1,188,813.57 and 472,258.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,483.34, 1,188,813.57 and 472,258.05 is: 709,334.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,483.34 : 1,188,813.57 = 472,258.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,483.34/1,188,813.57 = 472,258.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,483.34x = 1,188,813.57 × 472,258.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,483.34x = 561,426,776,610.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,426,776,610.77/791,483.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,334.93

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