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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,992.06, 1,182,267.36 and 388,912.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,992.06, 1,182,267.36 and 388,912.98 is: 583,507.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,992.06 : 1,182,267.36 = 388,912.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,992.06/1,182,267.36 = 388,912.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,992.06x = 1,182,267.36 × 388,912.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,992.06x = 459,799,122,134.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,799,122,134.33/787,992.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,507.30

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