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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,571.46, 1,184,808.64 and 334,126.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,571.46, 1,184,808.64 and 334,126.82 is: 501,381.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,571.46 : 1,184,808.64 = 334,126.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,571.46/1,184,808.64 = 334,126.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,571.46x = 1,184,808.64 × 334,126.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,571.46x = 395,876,343,191.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,876,343,191.73/789,571.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,381.27

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