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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,451.10, 1,182,775.19 and 308,616.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,451.10, 1,182,775.19 and 308,616.99 is: 462,964.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,451.10 : 1,182,775.19 = 308,616.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,451.10/1,182,775.19 = 308,616.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,451.10x = 1,182,775.19 × 308,616.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,451.10x = 365,024,513,873.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,024,513,873.97/788,451.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,964.05

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