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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,375.20, 1,177,717.20 and 311,903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,375.20, 1,177,717.20 and 311,903.20 is: 467,717.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,375.20 : 1,177,717.20 = 311,903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,375.20/1,177,717.20 = 311,903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,375.20x = 1,177,717.20 × 311,903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,375.20x = 367,333,763,375.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,333,763,375.04/785,375.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,717.55

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