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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,835.12, 1,182,050.44 and 308,405.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,835.12, 1,182,050.44 and 308,405.52 is: 462,724.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,835.12 : 1,182,050.44 = 308,405.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,835.12/1,182,050.44 = 308,405.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,835.12x = 1,182,050.44 × 308,405.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,835.12x = 364,550,880,614.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,550,880,614.43/787,835.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,724.84

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