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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,998.40, 1,187,997.60 and 349,630.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,998.40, 1,187,997.60 and 349,630.40 is: 524,445.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,998.40 : 1,187,997.60 = 349,630.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,998.40/1,187,997.60 = 349,630.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,998.40x = 1,187,997.60 × 349,630.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,998.40x = 415,360,076,087.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,360,076,087.04/791,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,445.60

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