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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,594.70, 1,182,244.05 and 339,660.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,594.70, 1,182,244.05 and 339,660.30 is: 509,211.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,594.70 : 1,182,244.05 = 339,660.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,594.70/1,182,244.05 = 339,660.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,594.70x = 1,182,244.05 × 339,660.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,594.70x = 401,561,368,696.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,561,368,696.22/788,594.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,211.35

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