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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,871.60, 1,181,946.60 and 367,282.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,871.60, 1,181,946.60 and 367,282.80 is: 550,290.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,871.60 : 1,181,946.60 = 367,282.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,871.60/1,181,946.60 = 367,282.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,871.60x = 1,181,946.60 × 367,282.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,871.60x = 434,108,656,698.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,108,656,698.48/788,871.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,290.64

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