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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,806.40, 1,182,001.20 and 314,831.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,806.40, 1,182,001.20 and 314,831.20 is: 472,363.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,806.40 : 1,182,001.20 = 314,831.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,806.40/1,182,001.20 = 314,831.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,806.40x = 1,182,001.20 × 314,831.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,806.40x = 372,130,856,197.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,130,856,197.44/787,806.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,363.33

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