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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,372.70, 1,182,972.15 and 362,037.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,372.70, 1,182,972.15 and 362,037.30 is: 543,245.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,372.70 : 1,182,972.15 = 362,037.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,372.70/1,182,972.15 = 362,037.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,372.70x = 1,182,972.15 × 362,037.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,372.70x = 428,280,043,161.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,280,043,161.20/788,372.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,245.65

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