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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,054.56, 1,184,424.24 and 339,997.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,054.56, 1,184,424.24 and 339,997.04 is: 510,358.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,054.56 : 1,184,424.24 = 339,997.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,054.56/1,184,424.24 = 339,997.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,054.56x = 1,184,424.24 × 339,997.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,054.56x = 402,700,729,782.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,700,729,782.13/789,054.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,358.54

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