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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,384.70, 1,182,990.15 and 362,049.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,384.70, 1,182,990.15 and 362,049.30 is: 543,263.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,384.70 : 1,182,990.15 = 362,049.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,384.70/1,182,990.15 = 362,049.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,384.70x = 1,182,990.15 × 362,049.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,384.70x = 428,300,755,714.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,300,755,714.40/788,384.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,263.66

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