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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,713.60, 1,181,570.40 and 338,649.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,713.60, 1,181,570.40 and 338,649.60 is: 507,974.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,713.60 : 1,181,570.40 = 338,649.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,713.60/1,181,570.40 = 338,649.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,713.60x = 1,181,570.40 × 338,649.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,713.60x = 400,138,343,331.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,138,343,331.84/787,713.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,974.40

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