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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,688.61, 1,199,866.13 and 350,731.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,688.61, 1,199,866.13 and 350,731.86 is: 526,243.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,688.61 : 1,199,866.13 = 350,731.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,688.61/1,199,866.13 = 350,731.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,688.61x = 1,199,866.13 × 350,731.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,688.61x = 420,831,277,772.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,831,277,772.24/799,688.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,243.93

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