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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,577.88, 1,192,852.56 and 340,466.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,577.88, 1,192,852.56 and 340,466.24 is: 510,479.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,577.88 : 1,192,852.56 = 340,466.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,577.88/1,192,852.56 = 340,466.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,577.88x = 1,192,852.56 × 340,466.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,577.88x = 406,126,025,977.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,126,025,977.57/795,577.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,479.28

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