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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,292.13, 1,182,565.55 and 332,951.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,292.13, 1,182,565.55 and 332,951.82 is: 499,481.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,292.13 : 1,182,565.55 = 332,951.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,292.13/1,182,565.55 = 332,951.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,292.13x = 1,182,565.55 × 332,951.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,292.13x = 393,737,346,228.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,737,346,228.97/788,292.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,481.52

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