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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,027.60, 1,182,180.60 and 367,438.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,027.60, 1,182,180.60 and 367,438.80 is: 550,524.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,027.60 : 1,182,180.60 = 367,438.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,027.60/1,182,180.60 = 367,438.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,027.60x = 1,182,180.60 × 367,438.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,027.60x = 434,379,021,047.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,379,021,047.28/789,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,524.50

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