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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,838.44, 1,158,153 and 367,488.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,838.44, 1,158,153 and 367,488.24 is: 551,420.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,838.44 : 1,158,153 = 367,488.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,838.44/1,158,153 = 367,488.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,838.44x = 1,158,153 × 367,488.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,838.44x = 425,607,607,620.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,607,607,620.72/771,838.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,420.59

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