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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,029.71, 1,183,594.39 and 333,536.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,029.71, 1,183,594.39 and 333,536.01 is: 500,325.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,029.71 : 1,183,594.39 = 333,536.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,029.71/1,183,594.39 = 333,536.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,029.71x = 1,183,594.39 × 333,536.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,029.71x = 394,771,347,340.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,771,347,340.00/789,029.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,325.07

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