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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,576.40, 1,183,156.20 and 315,601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,576.40, 1,183,156.20 and 315,601.20 is: 473,518.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,576.40 : 1,183,156.20 = 315,601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,576.40/1,183,156.20 = 315,601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,576.40x = 1,183,156.20 × 315,601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,576.40x = 373,405,516,507.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,405,516,507.44/788,576.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,518.50

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