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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,248.40, 1,180,987.80 and 413,299.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,248.40, 1,180,987.80 and 413,299.60 is: 620,009.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,248.40 : 1,180,987.80 = 413,299.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,248.40/1,180,987.80 = 413,299.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,248.40x = 1,180,987.80 × 413,299.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,248.40x = 488,101,785,344.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,101,785,344.88/787,248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620,009.88

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