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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,041.12, 1,188,651.90 and 318,730.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,041.12, 1,188,651.90 and 318,730.04 is: 478,332.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,041.12 : 1,188,651.90 = 318,730.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,041.12/1,188,651.90 = 318,730.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,041.12x = 1,188,651.90 × 318,730.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,041.12x = 378,859,061,689.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,859,061,689.82/792,041.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,332.57

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