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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,143.16, 1,184,103.57 and 368,448.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,143.16, 1,184,103.57 and 368,448.60 is: 552,854.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,143.16 : 1,184,103.57 = 368,448.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,143.16/1,184,103.57 = 368,448.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,143.16x = 1,184,103.57 × 368,448.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,143.16x = 436,281,302,621.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,281,302,621.50/789,143.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,854.44

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