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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,595.20, 1,182,244.80 and 339,660.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,595.20, 1,182,244.80 and 339,660.80 is: 509,212.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,595.20 : 1,182,244.80 = 339,660.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,595.20/1,182,244.80 = 339,660.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,595.20x = 1,182,244.80 × 339,660.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,595.20x = 401,562,214,563.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,562,214,563.84/788,595.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,212.10

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