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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,264.41, 1,180,888.83 and 360,679.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,264.41, 1,180,888.83 and 360,679.22 is: 541,015.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,264.41 : 1,180,888.83 = 360,679.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,264.41/1,180,888.83 = 360,679.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,264.41x = 1,180,888.83 × 360,679.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,264.41x = 425,922,056,206.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,922,056,206.67/787,264.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,015.26

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