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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,837.92, 1,181,758.80 and 314,561.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,837.92, 1,181,758.80 and 314,561.76 is: 471,843.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,837.92 : 1,181,758.80 = 314,561.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,837.92/1,181,758.80 = 314,561.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,837.92x = 1,181,758.80 × 314,561.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,837.92x = 371,736,128,023.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,736,128,023.49/787,837.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,843.41

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