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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,859.72, 1,182,355.11 and 362,035.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,859.72, 1,182,355.11 and 362,035.71 is: 542,624.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,859.72 : 1,182,355.11 = 362,035.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,859.72/1,182,355.11 = 362,035.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,859.72x = 1,182,355.11 × 362,035.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,859.72x = 428,054,771,720.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,054,771,720.98/788,859.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,624.70

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