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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,888.44, 1,182,201.73 and 388,311.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,888.44, 1,182,201.73 and 388,311.39 is: 582,648.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,888.44 : 1,182,201.73 = 388,311.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,888.44/1,182,201.73 = 388,311.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,888.44x = 1,182,201.73 × 388,311.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,888.44x = 459,062,396,065.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,062,396,065.93/787,888.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,648.98

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