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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,762.84, 1,188,995.40 and 366,280.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,762.84, 1,188,995.40 and 366,280.92 is: 549,352.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,762.84 : 1,188,995.40 = 366,280.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,762.84/1,188,995.40 = 366,280.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,762.84x = 1,188,995.40 × 366,280.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,762.84x = 435,506,328,987.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,506,328,987.77/792,762.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,352.60

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