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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,376.33, 1,191,572.82 and 314,720.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,376.33, 1,191,572.82 and 314,720.84 is: 472,084.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,376.33 : 1,191,572.82 = 314,720.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,376.33/1,191,572.82 = 314,720.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,376.33x = 1,191,572.82 × 314,720.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,376.33x = 375,012,792,873.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,012,792,873.71/794,376.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,084.55

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