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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,137.10, 1,188,205.65 and 365,672.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,137.10, 1,188,205.65 and 365,672.10 is: 548,508.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,137.10 : 1,188,205.65 = 365,672.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,137.10/1,188,205.65 = 365,672.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,137.10x = 1,188,205.65 × 365,672.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,137.10x = 434,493,655,267.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,493,655,267.37/792,137.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,508.15

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