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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,381.46, 1,199,902.71 and 534,989.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,381.46, 1,199,902.71 and 534,989.54 is: 803,040.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,381.46 : 1,199,902.71 = 534,989.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,381.46/1,199,902.71 = 534,989.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,381.46x = 1,199,902.71 × 534,989.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,381.46x = 641,935,398,867.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,935,398,867.65/799,381.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,040.14

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