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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,920, 1,187,315.68 and 370,966.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,920, 1,187,315.68 and 370,966.24 is: 556,185.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,920 : 1,187,315.68 = 370,966.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,920/1,187,315.68 = 370,966.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,920x = 1,187,315.68 × 370,966.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,920x = 440,454,033,502.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,454,033,502.64/791,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,185.01

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