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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,738.19, 1,184,754.94 and 316,460.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,738.19, 1,184,754.94 and 316,460.45 is: 474,749.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,738.19 : 1,184,754.94 = 316,460.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,738.19/1,184,754.94 = 316,460.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,738.19x = 1,184,754.94 × 316,460.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,738.19x = 374,928,083,622.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,928,083,622.86/789,738.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,749.85

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