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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,426.48, 1,183,961.13 and 362,551.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,426.48, 1,183,961.13 and 362,551.92 is: 543,745.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,426.48 : 1,183,961.13 = 362,551.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,426.48/1,183,961.13 = 362,551.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,426.48x = 1,183,961.13 × 362,551.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,426.48x = 429,247,380,886.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,247,380,886.87/789,426.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,745.86

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