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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,321.79, 1,184,632.49 and 341,254.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,321.79, 1,184,632.49 and 341,254.14 is: 511,514.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,321.79 : 1,184,632.49 = 341,254.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,321.79/1,184,632.49 = 341,254.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,321.79x = 1,184,632.49 × 341,254.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,321.79x = 404,260,739,884.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,260,739,884.74/790,321.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,514.10

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