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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,345.46, 1,185,519 and 369,916.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,345.46, 1,185,519 and 369,916.58 is: 554,875.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,345.46 : 1,185,519 = 369,916.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,345.46/1,185,519 = 369,916.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,345.46x = 1,185,519 × 369,916.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,345.46x = 438,543,134,005.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,543,134,005.02/790,345.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554,875.25

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