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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,343.40, 1,181,015.10 and 314,101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,343.40, 1,181,015.10 and 314,101.80 is: 471,152.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,343.40 : 1,181,015.10 = 314,101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,343.40/1,181,015.10 = 314,101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,343.40x = 1,181,015.10 × 314,101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,343.40x = 370,958,968,737.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,958,968,737.18/787,343.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,152.70

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