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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,811.40, 1,182,008.70 and 314,836.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,811.40, 1,182,008.70 and 314,836.20 is: 472,370.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,811.40 : 1,182,008.70 = 314,836.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,811.40/1,182,008.70 = 314,836.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,811.40x = 1,182,008.70 × 314,836.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,811.40x = 372,139,127,474.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,139,127,474.94/787,811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,370.83

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