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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,751, 1,199,959.68 and 350,794.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,751, 1,199,959.68 and 350,794.28 is: 526,337.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,751 : 1,199,959.68 = 350,794.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,751/1,199,959.68 = 350,794.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,751x = 1,199,959.68 × 350,794.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,751x = 420,938,991,974.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,938,991,974.63/799,751
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,337.56

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