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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,737.69, 1,189,288.17 and 343,533.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,737.69, 1,189,288.17 and 343,533.96 is: 515,379.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,737.69 : 1,189,288.17 = 343,533.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,737.69/1,189,288.17 = 343,533.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,737.69x = 1,189,288.17 × 343,533.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,737.69x = 408,560,874,621.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,560,874,621.25/792,737.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,379.66

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