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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,114.10, 1,181,393.55 and 314,166.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,114.10, 1,181,393.55 and 314,166.90 is: 470,940.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,114.10 : 1,181,393.55 = 314,166.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,114.10/1,181,393.55 = 314,166.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,114.10x = 1,181,393.55 × 314,166.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,114.10x = 371,154,749,283.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,154,749,283.50/788,114.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,940.37

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