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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,885.42, 1,186,327.82 and 317,570.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,885.42, 1,186,327.82 and 317,570.63 is: 476,355.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,885.42 : 1,186,327.82 = 317,570.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,885.42/1,186,327.82 = 317,570.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,885.42x = 1,186,327.82 × 317,570.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,885.42x = 376,742,868,046.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,742,868,046.21/790,885.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,355.82

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