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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,034.69, 1,184,485.98 and 334,656.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,034.69, 1,184,485.98 and 334,656.61 is: 501,745.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,034.69 : 1,184,485.98 = 334,656.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,034.69/1,184,485.98 = 334,656.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,034.69x = 1,184,485.98 × 334,656.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,034.69x = 396,396,062,659.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,396,062,659.33/790,034.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,745.14

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