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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,219.38, 1,185,688.92 and 334,935.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,219.38, 1,185,688.92 and 334,935.40 is: 502,555.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,219.38 : 1,185,688.92 = 334,935.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,219.38/1,185,688.92 = 334,935.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,219.38x = 1,185,688.92 × 334,935.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,219.38x = 397,129,192,695.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,129,192,695.77/790,219.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,555.62

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