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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,197.83, 1,185,499.24 and 335,424.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,197.83, 1,185,499.24 and 335,424.89 is: 502,587.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,197.83 : 1,185,499.24 = 335,424.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,197.83/1,185,499.24 = 335,424.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,197.83x = 1,185,499.24 × 335,424.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,197.83x = 397,645,952,172.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,645,952,172.08/791,197.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,587.26

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