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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,374.48, 1,188,131.64 and 359,854.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,374.48, 1,188,131.64 and 359,854.40 is: 539,586.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,374.48 : 1,188,131.64 = 359,854.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,374.48/1,188,131.64 = 359,854.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,374.48x = 1,188,131.64 × 359,854.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,374.48x = 427,554,398,433.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,554,398,433.22/792,374.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,586.28

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