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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,140.30, 1,188,793.65 and 319,165.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,140.30, 1,188,793.65 and 319,165.10 is: 478,982.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,140.30 : 1,188,793.65 = 319,165.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,140.30/1,188,793.65 = 319,165.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,140.30x = 1,188,793.65 × 319,165.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,140.30x = 379,421,444,181.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,421,444,181.62/792,140.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,982.63

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