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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,814.64, 1,185,423.15 and 311,378.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,814.64, 1,185,423.15 and 311,378.83 is: 466,753.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,814.64 : 1,185,423.15 = 311,378.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,814.64/1,185,423.15 = 311,378.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,814.64x = 1,185,423.15 × 311,378.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,814.64x = 369,115,678,374.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,115,678,374.03/790,814.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,753.72

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