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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,997.80, 1,180,982.70 and 313,633.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,997.80, 1,180,982.70 and 313,633.80 is: 470,644.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,997.80 : 1,180,982.70 = 313,633.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,997.80/1,180,982.70 = 313,633.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,997.80x = 1,180,982.70 × 313,633.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,997.80x = 370,396,091,935.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,396,091,935.26/786,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,644.38

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