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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,687.67, 1,199,864.78 and 350,730.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,687.67, 1,199,864.78 and 350,730.77 is: 526,242.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,687.67 : 1,199,864.78 = 350,730.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,687.67/1,199,864.78 = 350,730.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,687.67x = 1,199,864.78 × 350,730.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,687.67x = 420,829,496,431.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,829,496,431.63/799,687.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,242.32

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