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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,547.60, 1,191,821.40 and 368,082.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,547.60, 1,191,821.40 and 368,082.60 is: 552,123.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,547.60 : 1,191,821.40 = 368,082.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,547.60/1,191,821.40 = 368,082.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,547.60x = 1,191,821.40 × 368,082.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,547.60x = 438,688,719,647.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,688,719,647.64/794,547.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,123.90

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