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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,365.33, 1,185,769.94 and 317,382.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,365.33, 1,185,769.94 and 317,382.84 is: 476,163.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,365.33 : 1,185,769.94 = 317,382.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,365.33/1,185,769.94 = 317,382.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,365.33x = 1,185,769.94 × 317,382.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,365.33x = 376,343,029,556.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,343,029,556.92/790,365.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,163.38

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