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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,196.20, 1,186,544.70 and 318,637.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,196.20, 1,186,544.70 and 318,637.80 is: 477,252.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,196.20 : 1,186,544.70 = 318,637.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,196.20/1,186,544.70 = 318,637.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,196.20x = 1,186,544.70 × 318,637.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,196.20x = 378,077,992,809.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,077,992,809.66/792,196.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,252.97

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