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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,895.18, 1,186,342.44 and 317,580.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,895.18, 1,186,342.44 and 317,580.38 is: 476,370.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,895.18 : 1,186,342.44 = 317,580.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,895.18/1,186,342.44 = 317,580.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,895.18x = 1,186,342.44 × 317,580.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,895.18x = 376,759,082,905.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,759,082,905.33/790,895.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,370.44

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