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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,053.36, 1,185,593.16 and 385,911.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,053.36, 1,185,593.16 and 385,911.61 is: 578,385.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,053.36 : 1,185,593.16 = 385,911.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,053.36/1,185,593.16 = 385,911.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,053.36x = 1,185,593.16 × 385,911.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,053.36x = 457,534,165,180.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,534,165,180.59/791,053.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,385.97

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