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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,040.48, 1,183,067.60 and 333,397.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,040.48, 1,183,067.60 and 333,397.44 is: 499,887.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,040.48 : 1,183,067.60 = 333,397.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,040.48/1,183,067.60 = 333,397.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,040.48x = 1,183,067.60 × 333,397.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,040.48x = 394,431,709,186.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,431,709,186.94/789,040.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,887.80

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