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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,267.16, 1,180,892.96 and 360,681.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,267.16, 1,180,892.96 and 360,681.98 is: 541,019.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,267.16 : 1,180,892.96 = 360,681.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,267.16/1,180,892.96 = 360,681.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,267.16x = 1,180,892.96 × 360,681.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,267.16x = 425,926,810,980.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,926,810,980.86/787,267.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,019.41

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