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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,378.82, 1,185,790.23 and 317,396.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,378.82, 1,185,790.23 and 317,396.34 is: 476,183.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,378.82 : 1,185,790.23 = 317,396.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,378.82/1,185,790.23 = 317,396.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,378.82x = 1,185,790.23 × 317,396.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,378.82x = 376,365,479,009.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,365,479,009.76/790,378.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,183.66

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