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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,477.08, 1,184,865.30 and 341,409.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,477.08, 1,184,865.30 and 341,409.12 is: 511,746.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,477.08 : 1,184,865.30 = 341,409.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,477.08/1,184,865.30 = 341,409.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,477.08x = 1,184,865.30 × 341,409.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,477.08x = 404,523,819,391.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,523,819,391.54/790,477.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,746.42

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