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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,632.80, 1,190,912.40 and 368,119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,632.80, 1,190,912.40 and 368,119.20 is: 551,698.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,632.80 : 1,190,912.40 = 368,119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,632.80/1,190,912.40 = 368,119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,632.80x = 1,190,912.40 × 368,119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,632.80x = 438,397,719,958.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,397,719,958.08/794,632.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,698.50

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