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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,786.37, 1,198,618.49 and 350,017.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,786.37, 1,198,618.49 and 350,017.52 is: 524,561.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,786.37 : 1,198,618.49 = 350,017.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,786.37/1,198,618.49 = 350,017.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,786.37x = 1,198,618.49 × 350,017.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,786.37x = 419,537,466,177.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,537,466,177.90/799,786.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,561.91

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