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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,389.21, 1,199,914.34 and 534,997.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,389.21, 1,199,914.34 and 534,997.29 is: 803,051.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,389.21 : 1,199,914.34 = 534,997.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,389.21/1,199,914.34 = 534,997.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,389.21x = 1,199,914.34 × 534,997.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,389.21x = 641,950,917,457.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,950,917,457.15/799,389.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,051.77

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