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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,291.13, 1,182,564.05 and 332,950.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,291.13, 1,182,564.05 and 332,950.82 is: 499,480.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,291.13 : 1,182,564.05 = 332,950.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,291.13/1,182,564.05 = 332,950.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,291.13x = 1,182,564.05 × 332,950.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,291.13x = 393,735,665,171.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,735,665,171.85/788,291.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,480.02

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