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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,224.80, 1,183,837.20 and 345,992.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,224.80, 1,183,837.20 and 345,992.80 is: 518,989.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,224.80 : 1,183,837.20 = 345,992.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,224.80/1,183,837.20 = 345,992.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,224.80x = 1,183,837.20 × 345,992.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,224.80x = 409,599,147,572.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,599,147,572.16/789,224.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,989.20

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