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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,308.80, 1,183,963.20 and 346,076.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,308.80, 1,183,963.20 and 346,076.80 is: 519,115.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,308.80 : 1,183,963.20 = 346,076.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,308.80/1,183,963.20 = 346,076.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,308.80x = 1,183,963.20 × 346,076.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,308.80x = 409,742,195,573.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,742,195,573.76/789,308.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,115.20

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