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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,913.96, 1,183,797 and 334,126.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,913.96, 1,183,797 and 334,126.12 is: 500,734.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,913.96 : 1,183,797 = 334,126.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,913.96/1,183,797 = 334,126.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,913.96x = 1,183,797 × 334,126.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,913.96x = 395,537,498,477.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,537,498,477.64/789,913.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,734.91

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