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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,609.40, 1,180,205.70 and 313,634.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,609.40, 1,180,205.70 and 313,634.20 is: 470,567.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,609.40 : 1,180,205.70 = 313,634.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,609.40/1,180,205.70 = 313,634.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,609.40x = 1,180,205.70 × 313,634.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,609.40x = 370,152,870,554.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,152,870,554.94/786,609.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,567.57

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