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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,889.44, 1,182,203.23 and 388,312.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,889.44, 1,182,203.23 and 388,312.39 is: 582,650.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,889.44 : 1,182,203.23 = 388,312.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,889.44/1,182,203.23 = 388,312.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,889.44x = 1,182,203.23 × 388,312.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,889.44x = 459,064,161,707.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,064,161,707.02/787,889.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,650.48

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