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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,300.42, 1,183,477.08 and 362,302.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,300.42, 1,183,477.08 and 362,302.02 is: 543,235.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,300.42 : 1,183,477.08 = 362,302.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,300.42/1,183,477.08 = 362,302.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,300.42x = 1,183,477.08 × 362,302.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,300.42x = 428,776,136,707.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,776,136,707.70/789,300.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,235.66

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