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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,317.60, 1,188,476.40 and 365,852.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,317.60, 1,188,476.40 and 365,852.60 is: 548,778.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,317.60 : 1,188,476.40 = 365,852.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,317.60/1,188,476.40 = 365,852.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,317.60x = 1,188,476.40 × 365,852.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,317.60x = 434,807,180,978.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,807,180,978.64/792,317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,778.90

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