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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,377.96, 1,199,897.46 and 534,986.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,377.96, 1,199,897.46 and 534,986.04 is: 803,034.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,377.96 : 1,199,897.46 = 534,986.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,377.96/1,199,897.46 = 534,986.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,377.96x = 1,199,897.46 × 534,986.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,377.96x = 641,928,390,531.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,928,390,531.46/799,377.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,034.89

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