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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,533.16, 1,188,838.62 and 319,154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,533.16, 1,188,838.62 and 319,154.58 is: 478,747.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,533.16 : 1,188,838.62 = 319,154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,533.16/1,188,838.62 = 319,154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,533.16x = 1,188,838.62 × 319,154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,533.16x = 379,423,290,453.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,423,290,453.88/792,533.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,747.53

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