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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,272.24, 1,177,483.80 and 365,668.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,272.24, 1,177,483.80 and 365,668.40 is: 547,607.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,272.24 : 1,177,483.80 = 365,668.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,272.24/1,177,483.80 = 365,668.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,272.24x = 1,177,483.80 × 365,668.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,272.24x = 430,568,617,171.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,568,617,171.92/786,272.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,607.55

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