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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,467.20, 1,183,113.90 and 362,131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,467.20, 1,183,113.90 and 362,131.80 is: 543,387.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,467.20 : 1,183,113.90 = 362,131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,467.20/1,183,113.90 = 362,131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,467.20x = 1,183,113.90 × 362,131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,467.20x = 428,443,166,212.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,443,166,212.02/788,467.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,387.43

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