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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,447.70, 1,182,671.55 and 367,766.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,447.70, 1,182,671.55 and 367,766.10 is: 551,649.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,447.70 : 1,182,671.55 = 367,766.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,447.70/1,182,671.55 = 367,766.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,447.70x = 1,182,671.55 × 367,766.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,447.70x = 434,946,503,524.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,946,503,524.46/788,447.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,649.15

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