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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,342.40, 1,181,013.60 and 314,100.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,342.40, 1,181,013.60 and 314,100.80 is: 471,151.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,342.40 : 1,181,013.60 = 314,100.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,342.40/1,181,013.60 = 314,100.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,342.40x = 1,181,013.60 × 314,100.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,342.40x = 370,957,316,570.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,957,316,570.88/787,342.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,151.20

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