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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,251.16, 1,184,052.08 and 368,297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,251.16, 1,184,052.08 and 368,297.40 is: 552,527.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,251.16 : 1,184,052.08 = 368,297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,251.16/1,184,052.08 = 368,297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,251.16x = 1,184,052.08 × 368,297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,251.16x = 436,083,302,528.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,083,302,528.59/789,251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,527.92

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