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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,455.43, 1,183,202.07 and 362,538.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,455.43, 1,183,202.07 and 362,538.34 is: 543,356.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,455.43 : 1,183,202.07 = 362,538.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,455.43/1,183,202.07 = 362,538.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,455.43x = 1,183,202.07 × 362,538.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,455.43x = 428,956,109,890.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,956,109,890.44/789,455.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,356.97

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