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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,267.40, 1,180,893.33 and 360,682.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,267.40, 1,180,893.33 and 360,682.20 is: 541,019.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,267.40 : 1,180,893.33 = 360,682.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,267.40/1,180,893.33 = 360,682.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,267.40x = 1,180,893.33 × 360,682.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,267.40x = 425,927,204,229.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,927,204,229.73/787,267.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,019.74

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