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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,867.51, 1,198,671.72 and 349,529.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,867.51, 1,198,671.72 and 349,529.13 is: 524,455.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,867.51 : 1,198,671.72 = 349,529.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,867.51/1,198,671.72 = 349,529.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,867.51x = 1,198,671.72 × 349,529.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,867.51x = 418,970,683,447.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,970,683,447.20/798,867.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,455.78

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