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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,034.06, 1,186,550.37 and 317,719.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,034.06, 1,186,550.37 and 317,719.50 is: 476,578.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,034.06 : 1,186,550.37 = 317,719.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,034.06/1,186,550.37 = 317,719.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,034.06x = 1,186,550.37 × 317,719.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,034.06x = 376,990,190,281.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,990,190,281.22/791,034.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,578.96

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