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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,838.92, 1,181,760.30 and 314,562.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,838.92, 1,181,760.30 and 314,562.76 is: 471,844.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,838.92 : 1,181,760.30 = 314,562.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,838.92/1,181,760.30 = 314,562.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,838.92x = 1,181,760.30 × 314,562.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,838.92x = 371,737,781,626.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,737,781,626.43/787,838.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,844.91

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