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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,196.26, 1,185,496.90 and 335,423.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,196.26, 1,185,496.90 and 335,423.32 is: 502,584.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,196.26 : 1,185,496.90 = 335,423.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,196.26/1,185,496.90 = 335,423.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,196.26x = 1,185,496.90 × 335,423.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,196.26x = 397,643,310,800.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,643,310,800.58/791,196.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,584.92

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