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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,749.08, 1,189,305.24 and 343,545.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,749.08, 1,189,305.24 and 343,545.32 is: 515,396.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,749.08 : 1,189,305.24 = 343,545.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,749.08/1,189,305.24 = 343,545.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,749.08x = 1,189,305.24 × 343,545.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,749.08x = 408,580,249,253.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,580,249,253.48/792,749.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515,396.69

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