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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,004.60, 1,188,006.90 and 365,539.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,004.60, 1,188,006.90 and 365,539.60 is: 548,309.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,004.60 : 1,188,006.90 = 365,539.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,004.60/1,188,006.90 = 365,539.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,004.60x = 1,188,006.90 × 365,539.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,004.60x = 434,263,567,023.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,263,567,023.24/792,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,309.40

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