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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,109.80, 1,188,747.90 and 319,134.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,109.80, 1,188,747.90 and 319,134.60 is: 478,936.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,109.80 : 1,188,747.90 = 319,134.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,109.80/1,188,747.90 = 319,134.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,109.80x = 1,188,747.90 × 319,134.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,109.80x = 379,370,585,567.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,370,585,567.34/792,109.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,936.87

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