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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,477.70, 1,182,716.55 and 367,796.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,477.70, 1,182,716.55 and 367,796.10 is: 551,694.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,477.70 : 1,182,716.55 = 367,796.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,477.70/1,182,716.55 = 367,796.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,477.70x = 1,182,716.55 × 367,796.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,477.70x = 434,998,534,495.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,998,534,495.46/788,477.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,694.15

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