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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,117.60, 1,184,162.40 and 340,053.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,117.60, 1,184,162.40 and 340,053.60 is: 510,289.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,117.60 : 1,184,162.40 = 340,053.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,117.60/1,184,162.40 = 340,053.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,117.60x = 1,184,162.40 × 340,053.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,117.60x = 402,678,687,104.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,678,687,104.64/789,117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,289.83

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