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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,866.68, 1,179,017.46 and 312,884.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,866.68, 1,179,017.46 and 312,884.04 is: 469,412.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,866.68 : 1,179,017.46 = 312,884.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,866.68/1,179,017.46 = 312,884.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,866.68x = 1,179,017.46 × 312,884.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,866.68x = 368,895,746,115.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,895,746,115.34/785,866.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,412.63

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