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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,606.26, 1,186,131.10 and 317,623.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,606.26, 1,186,131.10 and 317,623.76 is: 476,524.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,606.26 : 1,186,131.10 = 317,623.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,606.26/1,186,131.10 = 317,623.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,606.26x = 1,186,131.10 × 317,623.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,606.26x = 376,743,419,834.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,743,419,834.94/790,606.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,524.71

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