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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,380.32, 1,185,792.48 and 317,397.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,380.32, 1,185,792.48 and 317,397.84 is: 476,185.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,380.32 : 1,185,792.48 = 317,397.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,380.32/1,185,792.48 = 317,397.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,380.32x = 1,185,792.48 × 317,397.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,380.32x = 376,367,971,840.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,367,971,840.24/790,380.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,185.91

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