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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,685.70, 1,183,028.55 and 368,004.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,685.70, 1,183,028.55 and 368,004.10 is: 552,006.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,685.70 : 1,183,028.55 = 368,004.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,685.70/1,183,028.55 = 368,004.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,685.70x = 1,183,028.55 × 368,004.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,685.70x = 435,359,356,817.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,359,356,817.06/788,685.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,006.15

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