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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,927.40, 1,184,168.70 and 390,018.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,927.40, 1,184,168.70 and 390,018.60 is: 585,412.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,927.40 : 1,184,168.70 = 390,018.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,927.40/1,184,168.70 = 390,018.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,927.40x = 1,184,168.70 × 390,018.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,927.40x = 461,847,818,537.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,847,818,537.82/788,927.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,412.32

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