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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,889.69, 1,182,203.58 and 388,312.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,889.69, 1,182,203.58 and 388,312.64 is: 582,650.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,889.69 : 1,182,203.58 = 388,312.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,889.69/1,182,203.58 = 388,312.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,889.69x = 1,182,203.58 × 388,312.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,889.69x = 459,064,593,167.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,064,593,167.25/787,889.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,650.84

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