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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,516.85, 1,181,734.04 and 332,080.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,516.85, 1,181,734.04 and 332,080.18 is: 498,313.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,516.85 : 1,181,734.04 = 332,080.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,516.85/1,181,734.04 = 332,080.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,516.85x = 1,181,734.04 × 332,080.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,516.85x = 392,430,450,591.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,430,450,591.19/787,516.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,313.72

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