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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,153.67, 1,191,452.85 and 321,171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,153.67, 1,191,452.85 and 321,171.18 is: 481,846.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,153.67 : 1,191,452.85 = 321,171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,153.67/1,191,452.85 = 321,171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,153.67x = 1,191,452.85 × 321,171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,153.67x = 382,660,317,748.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,660,317,748.86/794,153.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,846.69

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