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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,991, 1,181,922.66 and 367,687.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,991, 1,181,922.66 and 367,687.32 is: 550,802.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,991 : 1,181,922.66 = 367,687.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,991/1,181,922.66 = 367,687.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,991x = 1,181,922.66 × 367,687.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,991x = 434,577,975,302.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,577,975,302.67/788,991
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,802.20

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