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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,770.92, 1,188,845.34 and 319,368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,770.92, 1,188,845.34 and 319,368.04 is: 478,926.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,770.92 : 1,188,845.34 = 319,368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,770.92/1,188,845.34 = 319,368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,770.92x = 1,188,845.34 × 319,368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,770.92x = 379,679,206,098.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,679,206,098.93/792,770.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,926.76

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