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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,458.76, 1,184,363.10 and 368,505

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,458.76, 1,184,363.10 and 368,505 is: 552,839.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,458.76 : 1,184,363.10 = 368,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,458.76/1,184,363.10 = 368,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,458.76x = 1,184,363.10 × 368,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,458.76x = 436,443,724,165.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,443,724,165.50/789,458.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,839.17

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