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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,242.16, 1,184,038.56 and 368,288.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,242.16, 1,184,038.56 and 368,288.40 is: 552,514.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,242.16 : 1,184,038.56 = 368,288.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,242.16/1,184,038.56 = 368,288.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,242.16x = 1,184,038.56 × 368,288.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,242.16x = 436,067,666,800.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,067,666,800.70/789,242.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,514.41

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