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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,786.93, 1,181,704.70 and 307,995.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,786.93, 1,181,704.70 and 307,995.58 is: 462,002.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,786.93 : 1,181,704.70 = 307,995.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,786.93/1,181,704.70 = 307,995.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,786.93x = 1,181,704.70 × 307,995.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,786.93x = 363,959,819,970.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,959,819,970.99/787,786.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,002.87

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