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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,466.98, 1,180,240.83 and 408,178.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,466.98, 1,180,240.83 and 408,178.60 is: 611,770.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,466.98 : 1,180,240.83 = 408,178.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,466.98/1,180,240.83 = 408,178.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,466.98x = 1,180,240.83 × 408,178.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,466.98x = 481,749,049,652.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,749,049,652.24/787,466.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,770.48

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