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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,906.40, 1,179,043.92 and 312,618.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,906.40, 1,179,043.92 and 312,618.72 is: 469,001.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,906.40 : 1,179,043.92 = 312,618.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,906.40/1,179,043.92 = 312,618.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,906.40x = 1,179,043.92 × 312,618.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,906.40x = 368,591,201,094.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,591,201,094.18/785,906.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,001.40

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