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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,838.36, 1,183,805.67 and 362,784.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,838.36, 1,183,805.67 and 362,784.88 is: 543,740.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,838.36 : 1,183,805.67 = 362,784.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,838.36/1,183,805.67 = 362,784.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,838.36x = 1,183,805.67 × 362,784.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,838.36x = 429,466,797,934.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,466,797,934.27/789,838.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,740.11

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