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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,865.60, 1,186,298.40 and 364,400.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,865.60, 1,186,298.40 and 364,400.60 is: 546,600.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,865.60 : 1,186,298.40 = 364,400.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,865.60/1,186,298.40 = 364,400.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,865.60x = 1,186,298.40 × 364,400.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,865.60x = 432,287,848,739.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,287,848,739.04/790,865.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,600.90

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