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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,507.24, 1,183,279.66 and 362,590.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,507.24, 1,183,279.66 and 362,590.28 is: 543,434.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,507.24 : 1,183,279.66 = 362,590.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,507.24/1,183,279.66 = 362,590.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,507.24x = 1,183,279.66 × 362,590.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,507.24x = 429,045,703,237.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,045,703,237.71/789,507.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,434.79

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