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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,791.78, 1,113,903.33 and 316,060.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,791.78, 1,113,903.33 and 316,060.68 is: 473,970.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,791.78 : 1,113,903.33 = 316,060.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,791.78/1,113,903.33 = 316,060.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,791.78x = 1,113,903.33 × 316,060.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,791.78x = 352,061,043,934.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,061,043,934.06/742,791.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,970.03

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