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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,355.40, 1,181,324.70 and 314,380.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,355.40, 1,181,324.70 and 314,380.20 is: 471,686.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,355.40 : 1,181,324.70 = 314,380.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,355.40/1,181,324.70 = 314,380.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,355.40x = 1,181,324.70 × 314,380.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,355.40x = 371,385,095,450.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,385,095,450.94/787,355.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,686.73

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