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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,903.40, 1,183,646.70 and 315,928.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,903.40, 1,183,646.70 and 315,928.20 is: 474,009.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,903.40 : 1,183,646.70 = 315,928.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,903.40/1,183,646.70 = 315,928.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,903.40x = 1,183,646.70 × 315,928.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,903.40x = 373,947,371,366.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,947,371,366.94/788,903.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,009.08

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