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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,475.42, 1,191,041.37 and 344,858.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,475.42, 1,191,041.37 and 344,858.46 is: 516,996.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,475.42 : 1,191,041.37 = 344,858.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,475.42/1,191,041.37 = 344,858.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,475.42x = 1,191,041.37 × 344,858.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,475.42x = 410,740,692,654.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,740,692,654.49/794,475.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,996.10

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