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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,924.72, 1,189,051.74 and 319,482.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,924.72, 1,189,051.74 and 319,482.96 is: 479,089.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,924.72 : 1,189,051.74 = 319,482.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,924.72/1,189,051.74 = 319,482.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,924.72x = 1,189,051.74 × 319,482.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,924.72x = 379,881,769,488.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,881,769,488.35/792,924.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,089.33

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