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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,014.96, 1,187,745.96 and 318,577.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,014.96, 1,187,745.96 and 318,577.52 is: 477,755.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,014.96 : 1,187,745.96 = 318,577.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,014.96/1,187,745.96 = 318,577.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,014.96x = 1,187,745.96 × 318,577.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,014.96x = 378,389,162,326.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,389,162,326.82/792,014.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,755.07

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