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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,989, 1,181,919.66 and 367,685.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,989, 1,181,919.66 and 367,685.32 is: 550,799.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,989 : 1,181,919.66 = 367,685.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,989/1,181,919.66 = 367,685.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,989x = 1,181,919.66 × 367,685.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,989x = 434,574,508,401.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,574,508,401.39/788,989
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,799.20

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