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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,265.41, 1,180,890.33 and 360,680.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,265.41, 1,180,890.33 and 360,680.22 is: 541,016.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,265.41 : 1,180,890.33 = 360,680.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,265.41/1,180,890.33 = 360,680.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,265.41x = 1,180,890.33 × 360,680.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,265.41x = 425,923,784,020.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,923,784,020.27/787,265.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,016.76

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