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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,443.20, 1,182,664.80 and 367,761.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,443.20, 1,182,664.80 and 367,761.60 is: 551,642.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,443.20 : 1,182,664.80 = 367,761.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,443.20/1,182,664.80 = 367,761.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,443.20x = 1,182,664.80 × 367,761.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,443.20x = 434,938,699,111.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,938,699,111.68/788,443.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,642.40

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