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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,581.70, 1,183,285.65 and 362,246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,581.70, 1,183,285.65 and 362,246.30 is: 543,559.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,581.70 : 1,183,285.65 = 362,246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,581.70/1,183,285.65 = 362,246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,581.70x = 1,183,285.65 × 362,246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,581.70x = 428,640,848,555.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,640,848,555.60/788,581.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,559.21

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