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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,208.80, 1,181,396.40 and 314,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,208.80, 1,181,396.40 and 314,233.60 is: 471,583.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,208.80 : 1,181,396.40 = 314,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,208.80/1,181,396.40 = 314,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,208.80x = 1,181,396.40 × 314,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,208.80x = 371,234,443,799.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,234,443,799.04/787,208.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,583.20

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