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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,607.25, 1,186,132.59 and 317,624.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,607.25, 1,186,132.59 and 317,624.76 is: 476,526.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,607.25 : 1,186,132.59 = 317,624.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,607.25/1,186,132.59 = 317,624.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,607.25x = 1,186,132.59 × 317,624.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,607.25x = 376,745,079,226.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,745,079,226.93/790,607.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,526.21

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