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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,500.96, 1,185,753.06 and 370,072.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,500.96, 1,185,753.06 and 370,072.08 is: 555,108.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,500.96 : 1,185,753.06 = 370,072.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,500.96/1,185,753.06 = 370,072.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,500.96x = 1,185,753.06 × 370,072.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,500.96x = 438,814,101,280.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,814,101,280.57/790,500.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,108.88

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