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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,245.40, 1,180,983.30 and 413,296.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,245.40, 1,180,983.30 and 413,296.60 is: 620,005.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,245.40 : 1,180,983.30 = 413,296.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,245.40/1,180,983.30 = 413,296.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,245.40x = 1,180,983.30 × 413,296.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,245.40x = 488,096,382,546.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,096,382,546.78/787,245.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,005.38

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