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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,372.32, 1,180,486.32 and 313,915.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,372.32, 1,180,486.32 and 313,915.68 is: 470,645.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,372.32 : 1,180,486.32 = 313,915.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,372.32/1,180,486.32 = 313,915.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,372.32x = 1,180,486.32 × 313,915.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,372.32x = 370,573,165,873.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,573,165,873.50/787,372.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,645.41

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