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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,271.91, 1,180,900.08 and 360,686.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,271.91, 1,180,900.08 and 360,686.70 is: 541,026.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,271.91 : 1,180,900.08 = 360,686.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,271.91/1,180,900.08 = 360,686.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,271.91x = 1,180,900.08 × 360,686.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,271.91x = 425,934,952,884.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,934,952,884.94/787,271.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,026.48

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