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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,830.60, 1,181,885.10 and 367,241.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,830.60, 1,181,885.10 and 367,241.80 is: 550,229.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,830.60 : 1,181,885.10 = 367,241.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,830.60/1,181,885.10 = 367,241.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,830.60x = 1,181,885.10 × 367,241.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,830.60x = 434,037,611,517.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,037,611,517.18/788,830.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,229.18

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