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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,688.70, 1,183,446.15 and 362,353.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,688.70, 1,183,446.15 and 362,353.30 is: 543,719.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,688.70 : 1,183,446.15 = 362,353.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,688.70/1,183,446.15 = 362,353.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,688.70x = 1,183,446.15 × 362,353.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,688.70x = 428,825,617,824.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,825,617,824.80/788,688.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,719.74

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