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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,204.80, 1,181,390.40 and 314,229.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,204.80, 1,181,390.40 and 314,229.60 is: 471,577.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,204.80 : 1,181,390.40 = 314,229.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,204.80/1,181,390.40 = 314,229.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,204.80x = 1,181,390.40 × 314,229.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,204.80x = 371,227,832,835.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,227,832,835.84/787,204.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,577.20

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