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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,001.80, 1,188,002.70 and 319,026.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,001.80, 1,188,002.70 and 319,026.60 is: 478,539.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,001.80 : 1,188,002.70 = 319,026.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,001.80/1,188,002.70 = 319,026.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,001.80x = 1,188,002.70 × 319,026.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,001.80x = 379,004,462,171.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,004,462,171.82/792,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,539.90

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