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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,848.82, 1,188,915.96 and 473,148.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,848.82, 1,188,915.96 and 473,148.30 is: 709,509.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,848.82 : 1,188,915.96 = 473,148.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,848.82/1,188,915.96 = 473,148.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,848.82x = 1,188,915.96 × 473,148.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,848.82x = 562,533,565,316.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,533,565,316.87/792,848.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,509.24

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