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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,327.94, 1,186,942.68 and 341,733.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,327.94, 1,186,942.68 and 341,733.66 is: 512,579.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,327.94 : 1,186,942.68 = 341,733.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,327.94/1,186,942.68 = 341,733.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,327.94x = 1,186,942.68 × 341,733.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,327.94x = 405,618,266,246.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,618,266,246.61/791,327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,579.23

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