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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,180.40, 1,187,159.40 and 370,383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,180.40, 1,187,159.40 and 370,383.60 is: 555,757.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,180.40 : 1,187,159.40 = 370,383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,180.40/1,187,159.40 = 370,383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,180.40x = 1,187,159.40 × 370,383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,180.40x = 439,704,372,345.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,704,372,345.84/791,180.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,757.41

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