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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,228.16, 1,184,017.50 and 368,274.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,228.16, 1,184,017.50 and 368,274.40 is: 552,493.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,228.16 : 1,184,017.50 = 368,274.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,228.16/1,184,017.50 = 368,274.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,228.16x = 1,184,017.50 × 368,274.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,228.16x = 436,043,331,441.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,043,331,441.96/789,228.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,493.38

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