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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,219.80, 1,181,412.90 and 314,244.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,219.80, 1,181,412.90 and 314,244.60 is: 471,599.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,219.80 : 1,181,412.90 = 314,244.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,219.80/1,181,412.90 = 314,244.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,219.80x = 1,181,412.90 × 314,244.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,219.80x = 371,252,624,195.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,252,624,195.34/787,219.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,599.70

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