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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,297.41, 1,183,472.57 and 362,299.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,297.41, 1,183,472.57 and 362,299.03 is: 543,231.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,297.41 : 1,183,472.57 = 362,299.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,297.41/1,183,472.57 = 362,299.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,297.41x = 1,183,472.57 × 362,299.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,297.41x = 428,770,962,089.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,770,962,089.67/789,297.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,231.18

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