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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,927.16, 1,186,446.07 and 317,612.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,927.16, 1,186,446.07 and 317,612.50 is: 476,440.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,927.16 : 1,186,446.07 = 317,612.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,927.16/1,186,446.07 = 317,612.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,927.16x = 1,186,446.07 × 317,612.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,927.16x = 376,830,102,407.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,830,102,407.88/790,927.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,440.97

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