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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,920.28, 1,200,469.94 and 379,194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,920.28, 1,200,469.94 and 379,194.52 is: 569,071.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,920.28 : 1,200,469.94 = 379,194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,920.28/1,200,469.94 = 379,194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,920.28x = 1,200,469.94 × 379,194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,920.28x = 455,211,622,672.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,211,622,672.73/799,920.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,071.24

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