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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,359.36, 1,192,387.92 and 321,353.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,359.36, 1,192,387.92 and 321,353.92 is: 482,374.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,359.36 : 1,192,387.92 = 321,353.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,359.36/1,192,387.92 = 321,353.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,359.36x = 1,192,387.92 × 321,353.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,359.36x = 383,178,532,252.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,178,532,252.65/794,359.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,374.29

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