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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,686.23, 1,199,862.56 and 350,729.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,686.23, 1,199,862.56 and 350,729.49 is: 526,240.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,686.23 : 1,199,862.56 = 350,729.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,686.23/1,199,862.56 = 350,729.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,686.23x = 1,199,862.56 × 350,729.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,686.23x = 420,827,183,738.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,827,183,738.89/799,686.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,240.38

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