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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,266.78, 1,199,373 and 294,182.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,266.78, 1,199,373 and 294,182.49 is: 441,447.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,266.78 : 1,199,373 = 294,182.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,266.78/1,199,373 = 294,182.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,266.78x = 1,199,373 × 294,182.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,266.78x = 352,834,535,578.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,834,535,578.77/799,266.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,447.77

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