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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,543.18, 1,187,899.11 and 365,185.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,543.18, 1,187,899.11 and 365,185.56 is: 547,356.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,543.18 : 1,187,899.11 = 365,185.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,543.18/1,187,899.11 = 365,185.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,543.18x = 1,187,899.11 × 365,185.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,543.18x = 433,803,601,708.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,803,601,708.85/792,543.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,356.43

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