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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,598.09, 1,184,903.89 and 340,792.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,598.09, 1,184,903.89 and 340,792.49 is: 510,760.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,598.09 : 1,184,903.89 = 340,792.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,598.09/1,184,903.89 = 340,792.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,598.09x = 1,184,903.89 × 340,792.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,598.09x = 403,806,347,083.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,806,347,083.79/790,598.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,760.59

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