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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,186.70, 1,191,870.54 and 320,876.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,186.70, 1,191,870.54 and 320,876.16 is: 481,552.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,186.70 : 1,191,870.54 = 320,876.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,186.70/1,191,870.54 = 320,876.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,186.70x = 1,191,870.54 × 320,876.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,186.70x = 382,442,842,092.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,442,842,092.33/794,186.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,552.82

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