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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,048.60, 1,182,212.10 and 367,459.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,048.60, 1,182,212.10 and 367,459.80 is: 550,555.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,048.60 : 1,182,212.10 = 367,459.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,048.60/1,182,212.10 = 367,459.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,048.60x = 1,182,212.10 × 367,459.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,048.60x = 434,415,421,823.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,415,421,823.58/789,048.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,555.98

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