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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,656.20, 1,181,484.30 and 366,974.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,656.20, 1,181,484.30 and 366,974.60 is: 550,461.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,656.20 : 1,181,484.30 = 366,974.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,656.20/1,181,484.30 = 366,974.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,656.20x = 1,181,484.30 × 366,974.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,656.20x = 433,574,728,398.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,574,728,398.78/787,656.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,461.90

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