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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,997.60, 1,182,135.60 and 367,408.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,997.60, 1,182,135.60 and 367,408.80 is: 550,479.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,997.60 : 1,182,135.60 = 367,408.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,997.60/1,182,135.60 = 367,408.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,997.60x = 1,182,135.60 × 367,408.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,997.60x = 434,327,022,233.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,327,022,233.28/788,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,479.52

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