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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,269.60, 1,182,058.80 and 314,797.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,269.60, 1,182,058.80 and 314,797.60 is: 472,058.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,269.60 : 1,182,058.80 = 314,797.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,269.60/1,182,058.80 = 314,797.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,269.60x = 1,182,058.80 × 314,797.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,269.60x = 372,109,273,298.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,109,273,298.88/788,269.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,058.38

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