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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,230.56, 1,191,343.52 and 320,910.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,230.56, 1,191,343.52 and 320,910.40 is: 481,364.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,230.56 : 1,191,343.52 = 320,910.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,230.56/1,191,343.52 = 320,910.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,230.56x = 1,191,343.52 × 320,910.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,230.56x = 382,314,525,540.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,314,525,540.61/794,230.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,364.66

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