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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,809.10, 1,183,213.65 and 339,745.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,809.10, 1,183,213.65 and 339,745.10 is: 509,617.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,809.10 : 1,183,213.65 = 339,745.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,809.10/1,183,213.65 = 339,745.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,809.10x = 1,183,213.65 × 339,745.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,809.10x = 401,991,039,840.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,991,039,840.62/788,809.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,617.65

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