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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,379.82, 1,185,791.73 and 317,397.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,379.82, 1,185,791.73 and 317,397.34 is: 476,185.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,379.82 : 1,185,791.73 = 317,397.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,379.82/1,185,791.73 = 317,397.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,379.82x = 1,185,791.73 × 317,397.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,379.82x = 376,367,140,896.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,367,140,896.00/790,379.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,185.16

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