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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,285.70, 1,192,019.19 and 320,975.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,285.70, 1,192,019.19 and 320,975.16 is: 481,701.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,285.70 : 1,192,019.19 = 320,975.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,285.70/1,192,019.19 = 320,975.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,285.70x = 1,192,019.19 × 320,975.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,285.70x = 382,608,550,233.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,608,550,233.32/794,285.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,701.42

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