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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,066.36, 1,185,246.96 and 316,788.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,066.36, 1,185,246.96 and 316,788.76 is: 475,242.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,066.36 : 1,185,246.96 = 316,788.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,066.36/1,185,246.96 = 316,788.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,066.36x = 1,185,246.96 × 316,788.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,066.36x = 375,472,914,752.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,472,914,752.17/790,066.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,242.25

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