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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,847.33, 1,189,418.55 and 360,595.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,847.33, 1,189,418.55 and 360,595.89 is: 540,960.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,847.33 : 1,189,418.55 = 360,595.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,847.33/1,189,418.55 = 360,595.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,847.33x = 1,189,418.55 × 360,595.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,847.33x = 428,899,440,619.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,899,440,619.76/792,847.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,960.94

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