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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,904.01, 1,182,225.06 and 388,326.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,904.01, 1,182,225.06 and 388,326.96 is: 582,672.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,904.01 : 1,182,225.06 = 388,326.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,904.01/1,182,225.06 = 388,326.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,904.01x = 1,182,225.06 × 388,326.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,904.01x = 459,089,863,585.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,089,863,585.62/787,904.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,672.33

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