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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,775.36, 1,184,225.43 and 368,821.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,775.36, 1,184,225.43 and 368,821.60 is: 553,028.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,775.36 : 1,184,225.43 = 368,821.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,775.36/1,184,225.43 = 368,821.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,775.36x = 1,184,225.43 × 368,821.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,775.36x = 436,767,917,853.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,767,917,853.29/789,775.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,028.04

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