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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,686.42, 1,199,862.90 and 350,729.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,686.42, 1,199,862.90 and 350,729.52 is: 526,240.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,686.42 : 1,199,862.90 = 350,729.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,686.42/1,199,862.90 = 350,729.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,686.42x = 1,199,862.90 × 350,729.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,686.42x = 420,827,338,982.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,827,338,982.81/799,686.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,240.45

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