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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,257.38, 1,199,477.84 and 378,534.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,257.38, 1,199,477.84 and 378,534.47 is: 568,081.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,257.38 : 1,199,477.84 = 378,534.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,257.38/1,199,477.84 = 378,534.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,257.38x = 1,199,477.84 × 378,534.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,257.38x = 454,043,700,551.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,043,700,551.08/799,257.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,081.97

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