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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,567.40, 1,182,225.90 and 488,385.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,567.40, 1,182,225.90 and 488,385.80 is: 733,121.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,567.40 : 1,182,225.90 = 488,385.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,567.40/1,182,225.90 = 488,385.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,567.40x = 1,182,225.90 × 488,385.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,567.40x = 577,382,341,952.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,382,341,952.22/787,567.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,121.18

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