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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,581.80, 1,182,872.70 and 290,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,581.80, 1,182,872.70 and 290,140.20 is: 435,210.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,581.80 : 1,182,872.70 = 290,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,581.80/1,182,872.70 = 290,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,581.80x = 1,182,872.70 × 290,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,581.80x = 343,198,921,752.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,198,921,752.54/788,581.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,210.30

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