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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,183.70, 1,191,866.04 and 320,873.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,183.70, 1,191,866.04 and 320,873.16 is: 481,548.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,183.70 : 1,191,866.04 = 320,873.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,183.70/1,191,866.04 = 320,873.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,183.70x = 1,191,866.04 × 320,873.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,183.70x = 382,437,822,551.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,437,822,551.49/794,183.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,548.32

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