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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,503.46, 1,185,756.81 and 370,074.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,503.46, 1,185,756.81 and 370,074.58 is: 555,112.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,503.46 : 1,185,756.81 = 370,074.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,503.46/1,185,756.81 = 370,074.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,503.46x = 1,185,756.81 × 370,074.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,503.46x = 438,818,453,442.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,818,453,442.89/790,503.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,112.63

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