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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,839.32, 1,193,844.30 and 340,477.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,839.32, 1,193,844.30 and 340,477.84 is: 510,753.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,839.32 : 1,193,844.30 = 340,477.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,839.32/1,193,844.30 = 340,477.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,839.32x = 1,193,844.30 × 340,477.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,839.32x = 406,477,528,560.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,477,528,560.31/795,839.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,753.26

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