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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,714.67, 1,187,389.88 and 471,956.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,714.67, 1,187,389.88 and 471,956.82 is: 707,826.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,714.67 : 1,187,389.88 = 471,956.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,714.67/1,187,389.88 = 471,956.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,714.67x = 1,187,389.88 × 471,956.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,714.67x = 560,396,749,505.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,396,749,505.20/791,714.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,826.66

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