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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,480.70, 1,183,134.15 and 362,145.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,480.70, 1,183,134.15 and 362,145.30 is: 543,407.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,480.70 : 1,183,134.15 = 362,145.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,480.70/1,183,134.15 = 362,145.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,480.70x = 1,183,134.15 × 362,145.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,480.70x = 428,466,471,692.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,466,471,692.00/788,480.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,407.68

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