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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,357.98, 1,179,261.33 and 365,746.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,357.98, 1,179,261.33 and 365,746.62 is: 547,795.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,357.98 : 1,179,261.33 = 365,746.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,357.98/1,179,261.33 = 365,746.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,357.98x = 1,179,261.33 × 365,746.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,357.98x = 431,310,845,544.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,310,845,544.21/787,357.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,795.10

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