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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,453.70, 1,182,032.55 and 339,519.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,453.70, 1,182,032.55 and 339,519.30 is: 508,999.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,453.70 : 1,182,032.55 = 339,519.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,453.70/1,182,032.55 = 339,519.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,453.70x = 1,182,032.55 × 339,519.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,453.70x = 401,322,863,953.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,322,863,953.22/788,453.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,999.91

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