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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,617.28, 1,184,950.80 and 368,925.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,617.28, 1,184,950.80 and 368,925.96 is: 553,634.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,617.28 : 1,184,950.80 = 368,925.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,617.28/1,184,950.80 = 368,925.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,617.28x = 1,184,950.80 × 368,925.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,617.28x = 437,159,111,442.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,159,111,442.77/789,617.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,634.18

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