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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,663.20, 1,182,994.80 and 367,981.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,663.20, 1,182,994.80 and 367,981.60 is: 551,972.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,663.20 : 1,182,994.80 = 367,981.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,663.20/1,182,994.80 = 367,981.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,663.20x = 1,182,994.80 × 367,981.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,663.20x = 435,320,319,295.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,320,319,295.68/788,663.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,972.40

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