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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,614.50, 1,181,503.86 and 301,295.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,614.50, 1,181,503.86 and 301,295.70 is: 451,974.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,614.50 : 1,181,503.86 = 301,295.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,614.50/1,181,503.86 = 301,295.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,614.50x = 1,181,503.86 × 301,295.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,614.50x = 355,982,032,551.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,982,032,551.40/787,614.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,974.96

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