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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,786.60, 1,184,334.30 and 316,314.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,786.60, 1,184,334.30 and 316,314.60 is: 474,333.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,786.60 : 1,184,334.30 = 316,314.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,786.60/1,184,334.30 = 316,314.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,786.60x = 1,184,334.30 × 316,314.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,786.60x = 374,622,230,370.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,622,230,370.78/789,786.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,333.48

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