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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,320.80, 1,183,981.20 and 346,088.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,320.80, 1,183,981.20 and 346,088.80 is: 519,133.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,320.80 : 1,183,981.20 = 346,088.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,320.80/1,183,981.20 = 346,088.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,320.80x = 1,183,981.20 × 346,088.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,320.80x = 409,762,632,730.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,762,632,730.56/789,320.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,133.20

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