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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,527.60, 1,180,513.80 and 387,841.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,527.60, 1,180,513.80 and 387,841.20 is: 581,378.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,527.60 : 1,180,513.80 = 387,841.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,527.60/1,180,513.80 = 387,841.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,527.60x = 1,180,513.80 × 387,841.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,527.60x = 457,851,888,808.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,851,888,808.56/787,527.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,378.85

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