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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,753.20, 1,182,692.40 and 314,903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,753.20, 1,182,692.40 and 314,903.20 is: 472,180.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,753.20 : 1,182,692.40 = 314,903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,753.20/1,182,692.40 = 314,903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,753.20x = 1,182,692.40 × 314,903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,753.20x = 372,433,621,375.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,433,621,375.68/788,753.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,180.17

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