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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,196.83, 1,185,497.74 and 335,423.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,196.83, 1,185,497.74 and 335,423.89 is: 502,585.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,196.83 : 1,185,497.74 = 335,423.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,196.83/1,185,497.74 = 335,423.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,196.83x = 1,185,497.74 × 335,423.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,196.83x = 397,644,265,438.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,644,265,438.16/791,196.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,585.77

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