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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,285.80, 1,180,928.70 and 314,310.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,285.80, 1,180,928.70 and 314,310.60 is: 471,465.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,285.80 : 1,180,928.70 = 314,310.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,285.80/1,180,928.70 = 314,310.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,285.80x = 1,180,928.70 × 314,310.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,285.80x = 371,178,408,254.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,178,408,254.22/787,285.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,465.90

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