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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,218.40, 1,180,827.60 and 313,976.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,218.40, 1,180,827.60 and 313,976.80 is: 470,965.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,218.40 : 1,180,827.60 = 313,976.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,218.40/1,180,827.60 = 313,976.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,218.40x = 1,180,827.60 × 313,976.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,218.40x = 370,752,471,199.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,752,471,199.68/787,218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,965.20

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