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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,468.20, 1,183,115.40 and 362,132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,468.20, 1,183,115.40 and 362,132.80 is: 543,388.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,468.20 : 1,183,115.40 = 362,132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,468.20/1,183,115.40 = 362,132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,468.20x = 1,183,115.40 × 362,132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,468.20x = 428,444,892,525.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,444,892,525.12/788,468.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,388.93

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