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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,071.36, 1,185,254.46 and 316,793.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,071.36, 1,185,254.46 and 316,793.76 is: 475,249.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,071.36 : 1,185,254.46 = 316,793.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,071.36/1,185,254.46 = 316,793.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,071.36x = 1,185,254.46 × 316,793.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,071.36x = 375,481,216,940.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,481,216,940.17/790,071.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,249.75

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