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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,473.29, 1,181,668.37 and 332,035.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,473.29, 1,181,668.37 and 332,035.95 is: 498,247.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,473.29 : 1,181,668.37 = 332,035.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,473.29/1,181,668.37 = 332,035.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,473.29x = 1,181,668.37 × 332,035.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,473.29x = 392,356,382,241.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,356,382,241.05/787,473.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,247.23

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