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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,180.70, 1,191,861.54 and 320,870.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,180.70, 1,191,861.54 and 320,870.16 is: 481,543.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,180.70 : 1,191,861.54 = 320,870.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,180.70/1,191,861.54 = 320,870.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,180.70x = 1,191,861.54 × 320,870.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,180.70x = 382,432,803,037.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,432,803,037.65/794,180.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,543.81

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