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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,882.60, 1,181,963.10 and 367,293.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,882.60, 1,181,963.10 and 367,293.80 is: 550,307.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,882.60 : 1,181,963.10 = 367,293.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,882.60/1,181,963.10 = 367,293.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,882.60x = 1,181,963.10 × 367,293.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,882.60x = 434,127,718,458.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,127,718,458.78/788,882.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,307.13

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