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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,291.80, 1,180,937.70 and 314,316.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,291.80, 1,180,937.70 and 314,316.60 is: 471,474.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,291.80 : 1,180,937.70 = 314,316.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,291.80/1,180,937.70 = 314,316.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,291.80x = 1,180,937.70 × 314,316.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,291.80x = 371,188,322,675.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,188,322,675.82/787,291.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,474.90

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