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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,761.60, 1,181,781.60 and 367,172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,761.60, 1,181,781.60 and 367,172.80 is: 550,125.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,761.60 : 1,181,781.60 = 367,172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,761.60/1,181,781.60 = 367,172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,761.60x = 1,181,781.60 × 367,172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,761.60x = 433,918,059,060.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,918,059,060.48/788,761.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,125.74

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