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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,650.40, 1,180,267.20 and 313,675.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,650.40, 1,180,267.20 and 313,675.20 is: 470,629.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,650.40 : 1,180,267.20 = 313,675.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,650.40/1,180,267.20 = 313,675.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,650.40x = 1,180,267.20 × 313,675.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,650.40x = 370,220,550,013.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,220,550,013.44/786,650.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,629.07

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