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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,138.77, 1,198,810.11 and 366,751.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,138.77, 1,198,810.11 and 366,751.33 is: 550,173.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,138.77 : 1,198,810.11 = 366,751.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,138.77/1,198,810.11 = 366,751.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,138.77x = 1,198,810.11 × 366,751.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,138.77x = 439,665,202,259.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,665,202,259.95/799,138.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,173.79

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