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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,266.60, 1,182,054.30 and 314,794.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,266.60, 1,182,054.30 and 314,794.60 is: 472,053.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,266.60 : 1,182,054.30 = 314,794.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,266.60/1,182,054.30 = 314,794.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,266.60x = 1,182,054.30 × 314,794.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,266.60x = 372,104,310,546.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,104,310,546.78/788,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,053.88

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