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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,831.11, 1,182,044.45 and 308,401.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,831.11, 1,182,044.45 and 308,401.52 is: 462,718.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,831.11 : 1,182,044.45 = 308,401.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,831.11/1,182,044.45 = 308,401.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,831.11x = 1,182,044.45 × 308,401.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,831.11x = 364,544,299,948.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,544,299,948.35/787,831.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,718.84

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