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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,754.20, 1,182,693.90 and 314,904.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,754.20, 1,182,693.90 and 314,904.20 is: 472,181.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,754.20 : 1,182,693.90 = 314,904.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,754.20/1,182,693.90 = 314,904.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,754.20x = 1,182,693.90 × 314,904.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,754.20x = 372,435,276,424.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,435,276,424.38/788,754.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,181.67

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