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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,591.70, 1,182,887.55 and 367,910.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,591.70, 1,182,887.55 and 367,910.10 is: 551,865.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,591.70 : 1,182,887.55 = 367,910.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,591.70/1,182,887.55 = 367,910.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,591.70x = 1,182,887.55 × 367,910.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,591.70x = 435,196,276,809.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,196,276,809.26/788,591.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,865.15

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