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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,301.64, 1,199,542.95 and 378,577.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,301.64, 1,199,542.95 and 378,577.50 is: 568,145.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,301.64 : 1,199,542.95 = 378,577.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,301.64/1,199,542.95 = 378,577.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,301.64x = 1,199,542.95 × 378,577.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,301.64x = 454,119,971,153.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,119,971,153.63/799,301.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,145.93

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