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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,070.36, 1,185,252.96 and 316,792.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,070.36, 1,185,252.96 and 316,792.76 is: 475,248.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,070.36 : 1,185,252.96 = 316,792.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,070.36/1,185,252.96 = 316,792.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,070.36x = 1,185,252.96 × 316,792.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,070.36x = 375,479,556,496.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,479,556,496.57/790,070.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,248.25

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