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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,269.68, 474,392.52 and 79,609.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,269.68, 474,392.52 and 79,609.28 is: 119,410.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,269.68 : 474,392.52 = 79,609.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,269.68/474,392.52 = 79,609.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,269.68x = 474,392.52 × 79,609.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,269.68x = 37,766,046,954.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,766,046,954.59/316,269.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,410.90

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