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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,099.86, 1,191,372.13 and 321,117.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,099.86, 1,191,372.13 and 321,117.37 is: 481,765.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,099.86 : 1,191,372.13 = 321,117.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,099.86/1,191,372.13 = 321,117.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,099.86x = 1,191,372.13 × 321,117.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,099.86x = 382,570,282,499.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,570,282,499.87/794,099.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,765.96

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