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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,748, 1,199,955.18 and 350,791.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,748, 1,199,955.18 and 350,791.28 is: 526,333.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,748 : 1,199,955.18 = 350,791.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,748/1,199,955.18 = 350,791.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,748x = 1,199,955.18 × 350,791.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,748x = 420,933,813,534.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,933,813,534.83/799,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,333.06

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