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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,491.96, 1,185,739.56 and 370,063.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,491.96, 1,185,739.56 and 370,063.08 is: 555,095.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,491.96 : 1,185,739.56 = 370,063.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,491.96/1,185,739.56 = 370,063.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,491.96x = 1,185,739.56 × 370,063.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,491.96x = 438,798,433,651.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,798,433,651.45/790,491.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,095.38

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