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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,261.60, 1,182,531.60 and 367,672.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,261.60, 1,182,531.60 and 367,672.80 is: 550,875.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,261.60 : 1,182,531.60 = 367,672.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,261.60/1,182,531.60 = 367,672.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,261.60x = 1,182,531.60 × 367,672.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,261.60x = 434,784,704,460.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,784,704,460.48/789,261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,875.28

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