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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,131.25, 1,199,169.78 and 294,046.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,131.25, 1,199,169.78 and 294,046.90 is: 441,244.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,131.25 : 1,199,169.78 = 294,046.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,131.25/1,199,169.78 = 294,046.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,131.25x = 1,199,169.78 × 294,046.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,131.25x = 352,612,162,988.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,612,162,988.02/799,131.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,244.37

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