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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,137.77, 1,198,808.61 and 366,750.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,137.77, 1,198,808.61 and 366,750.33 is: 550,172.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,137.77 : 1,198,808.61 = 366,750.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,137.77/1,198,808.61 = 366,750.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,137.77x = 1,198,808.61 × 366,750.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,137.77x = 439,663,454,196.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,663,454,196.79/799,137.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,172.28

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