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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,290, 1,199,526.78 and 378,567.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,290, 1,199,526.78 and 378,567.12 is: 568,130.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,290 : 1,199,526.78 = 378,567.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,290/1,199,526.78 = 378,567.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,290x = 1,199,526.78 × 378,567.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,290x = 454,101,398,467.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,101,398,467.47/799,290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,130.96

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