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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,369.35, 1,191,562.31 and 314,713.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,369.35, 1,191,562.31 and 314,713.88 is: 472,074.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,369.35 : 1,191,562.31 = 314,713.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,369.35/1,191,562.31 = 314,713.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,369.35x = 1,191,562.31 × 314,713.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,369.35x = 375,001,196,268.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,001,196,268.29/794,369.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,074.10

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