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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,803.42, 1,183,631.59 and 334,015.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,803.42, 1,183,631.59 and 334,015.76 is: 500,569.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,803.42 : 1,183,631.59 = 334,015.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,803.42/1,183,631.59 = 334,015.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,803.42x = 1,183,631.59 × 334,015.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,803.42x = 395,351,601,812.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,351,601,812.53/789,803.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,569.63

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