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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,106.80, 1,188,743.40 and 319,131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,106.80, 1,188,743.40 and 319,131.60 is: 478,932.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,106.80 : 1,188,743.40 = 319,131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,106.80/1,188,743.40 = 319,131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,106.80x = 1,188,743.40 × 319,131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,106.80x = 379,365,583,231.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,365,583,231.44/792,106.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,932.37

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