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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,427, 1,190,341.88 and 367,270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,427, 1,190,341.88 and 367,270.24 is: 550,998.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,427 : 1,190,341.88 = 367,270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,427/1,190,341.88 = 367,270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,427x = 1,190,341.88 × 367,270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,427x = 437,177,147,949.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,177,147,949.65/793,427
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,998.58

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