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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,222.01, 1,185,692.86 and 334,938.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,222.01, 1,185,692.86 and 334,938.02 is: 502,559.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,222.01 : 1,185,692.86 = 334,938.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,222.01/1,185,692.86 = 334,938.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,222.01x = 1,185,692.86 × 334,938.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,222.01x = 397,133,618,856.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,133,618,856.54/790,222.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,559.55

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