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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,663.60, 1,191,995.40 and 345,891.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,663.60, 1,191,995.40 and 345,891.20 is: 518,836.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,663.60 : 1,191,995.40 = 345,891.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,663.60/1,191,995.40 = 345,891.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,663.60x = 1,191,995.40 × 345,891.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,663.60x = 412,300,719,300.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,300,719,300.48/794,663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,836.80

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