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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,565.84, 1,184,855.52 and 340,760.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,565.84, 1,184,855.52 and 340,760.24 is: 510,712.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,565.84 : 1,184,855.52 = 340,760.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,565.84/1,184,855.52 = 340,760.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,565.84x = 1,184,855.52 × 340,760.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,565.84x = 403,751,651,360.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,751,651,360.53/790,565.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,712.24

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