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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,125.80, 1,188,771.90 and 319,150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,125.80, 1,188,771.90 and 319,150.60 is: 478,960.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,125.80 : 1,188,771.90 = 319,150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,125.80/1,188,771.90 = 319,150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,125.80x = 1,188,771.90 × 319,150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,125.80x = 379,397,265,148.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,397,265,148.14/792,125.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,960.87

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