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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,807.40, 1,188,002.70 and 318,832.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,807.40, 1,188,002.70 and 318,832.20 is: 478,365.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,807.40 : 1,188,002.70 = 318,832.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,807.40/1,188,002.70 = 318,832.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,807.40x = 1,188,002.70 × 318,832.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,807.40x = 378,773,514,446.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,773,514,446.94/791,807.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,365.72

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