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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,354.61, 1,179,256.27 and 365,743.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,354.61, 1,179,256.27 and 365,743.25 is: 547,790.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,354.61 : 1,179,256.27 = 365,743.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,354.61/1,179,256.27 = 365,743.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,354.61x = 1,179,256.27 × 365,743.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,354.61x = 431,305,013,962.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,305,013,962.04/787,354.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,790.04

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