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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,492.40, 1,182,738.60 and 315,517.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,492.40, 1,182,738.60 and 315,517.20 is: 473,275.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,492.40 : 1,182,738.60 = 315,517.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,492.40/1,182,738.60 = 315,517.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,492.40x = 1,182,738.60 × 315,517.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,492.40x = 373,174,371,403.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,174,371,403.92/788,492.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,275.80

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