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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,830.40, 1,182,037.20 and 314,855.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,830.40, 1,182,037.20 and 314,855.20 is: 472,399.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,830.40 : 1,182,037.20 = 314,855.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,830.40/1,182,037.20 = 314,855.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,830.40x = 1,182,037.20 × 314,855.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,830.40x = 372,170,559,013.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,170,559,013.44/787,830.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,399.34

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