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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,927.66, 1,186,446.82 and 317,613

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,927.66, 1,186,446.82 and 317,613 is: 476,441.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,927.66 : 1,186,446.82 = 317,613 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,927.66/1,186,446.82 = 317,613/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,927.66x = 1,186,446.82 × 317,613
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,927.66x = 376,830,933,840.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,830,933,840.66/790,927.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,441.72

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