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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,769.82, 1,187,643.62 and 312,001.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,769.82, 1,187,643.62 and 312,001.79 is: 467,998.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,769.82 : 1,187,643.62 = 312,001.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,769.82/1,187,643.62 = 312,001.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,769.82x = 1,187,643.62 × 312,001.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,769.82x = 370,546,927,823.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,546,927,823.85/791,769.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,998.30

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