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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,072.36, 1,185,255.96 and 316,794.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,072.36, 1,185,255.96 and 316,794.76 is: 475,251.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,072.36 : 1,185,255.96 = 316,794.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,072.36/1,185,255.96 = 316,794.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,072.36x = 1,185,255.96 × 316,794.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,072.36x = 375,482,877,386.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,482,877,386.77/790,072.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,251.25

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