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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,215.20, 1,188,672.72 and 319,823.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,215.20, 1,188,672.72 and 319,823.20 is: 479,876.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,215.20 : 1,188,672.72 = 319,823.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,215.20/1,188,672.72 = 319,823.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,215.20x = 1,188,672.72 × 319,823.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,215.20x = 380,165,113,063.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,165,113,063.10/792,215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,876.07

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