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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,131.62, 1,199,170.35 and 294,047.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,131.62, 1,199,170.35 and 294,047.28 is: 441,244.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,131.62 : 1,199,170.35 = 294,047.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,131.62/1,199,170.35 = 294,047.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,131.62x = 1,199,170.35 × 294,047.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,131.62x = 352,612,778,571.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,612,778,571.47/799,131.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,244.93

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