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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,845.76, 1,188,933.20 and 319,404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,845.76, 1,188,933.20 and 319,404 is: 478,970.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,845.76 : 1,188,933.20 = 319,404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,845.76/1,188,933.20 = 319,404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,845.76x = 1,188,933.20 × 319,404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,845.76x = 379,750,019,812.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,750,019,812.80/792,845.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,970.87

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