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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,289.80, 1,190,615.10 and 320,314.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,289.80, 1,190,615.10 and 320,314.60 is: 480,746.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,289.80 : 1,190,615.10 = 320,314.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,289.80/1,190,615.10 = 320,314.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,289.80x = 1,190,615.10 × 320,314.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,289.80x = 381,371,399,510.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,371,399,510.46/793,289.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,746.63

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